Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, goed on a final campaign blitz across seven battleground states, accompanied by her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Harris’s whirlwind tour began on Sunday in Philadelphia, where she attended church services and visited a barbershop, engaging with black men about improving racial representation in education. She also stopped by Hakim’s Bookstore, which specializes in African American history, where she praised the store’s selection and recommended books for her nieces and other young children.
Harris’s morning began at the Church of Christian Compassion, where she drew inspiration from the story of the Apostle Paul, speaking about perseverance and the power of divine guidance. She emphasized the importance of not growing weary in doing good, highlighting the transformative power that helped Paul overcome his challenges.
Harris’s message at the church and in her subsequent appearances throughout the day emphasized the urgency of the election and the need for change. Speaking at a city recreation center, she praised young voters for being “rightly impatient for change” and warned that “there is too much at stake” in the campaign. She encouraged young people to take action, saying, “We must not wake up the day after the election and have any regret about what we could have done in these next nine days.”
Kamala Harris (Image via Getty)
Throughout her appearances, Harris has made a concerted effort to prioritize abortion rights, which she believes are under threat from the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. She has refused to rule out supporting any restrictions on abortion, emphasizing the need to restore the nationwide right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade. When asked about Donald Trump’s claim that he would not sign a national abortion ban, Harris dismissed it as an empty promise, saying, “Are we really taking his word for it?”
In Monday, Walz will campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan, while Harris will make appearances in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. The pair will join forces for a rally in Michigan, where the singer Maggie Rogers is scheduled to perform. Harris’s campaign has already featured appearances by high-profile celebrities such as Beyonce, Eminem, and Bruce Springsteen, as she leverages star power in her bid for the White House.
On Tuesday, Harris will deliver what her campaign has dubbed her “closing argument” in a speech from the Ellipse, a grassy space adjacent to the National Mall. The event, which will feature musical performances by Mumford & Sons and others, is expected to be a rallying cry for Harris’s supporters as the election draws to a close.
