Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on Sunday and found herself in the middle of a fierce campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates her 60th birthday on Sunday and is in the midst of a fierce campaign against 78-year-old Donald Trump. With just over two weeks until the Nov. 5 election, Ms. Harris addressed a black congregation in Georgia, emphasizing compassion and contrasting those principles with the divisive rhetoric used by her Republican opponent. He appealed to people to embrace their values.
birthday message of hope and unity
Harris gave a birthday speech at a Baptist megachurch near Atlanta, where the congregation spontaneously chanted “Happy Birthday.” Although she refrained from directly mentioning President Trump, her remarks resonated with the audience, who understood what she meant about the Republican candidate’s campaign tactics.
“Where we go from here is up to us as Americans and as people of faith,” Harris said in her speech. “What kind of country do we want to live in? A country of chaos, fear, and hate, or a country of freedom, compassion, and justice?” Her words represent a demographic that has historically leaned toward the Democratic Party. The aim was to cheer up the crowd.
Georgia’s importance in elections
Georgia has emerged as one of the key battleground states expected to play a decisive role in the upcoming elections. Both candidates are strategically planning events in this key state and in Pennsylvania, another region seen as a must-win for both sides. As the campaign heats up, Harris emphasized the importance of voting, likening it to “shining a light in the darkness.”
The Trump campaign has become more aggressive, with the former president increasingly using inflammatory language to rally his supporters. He has made derogatory comments about illegal immigrants, frequently targeted his perceived enemies, and painted a dark picture of an America that only he can improve.
Harris aims for President Trump’s leadership
Harris has consistently expressed concerns about Trump’s suitability as president throughout the campaign. At a rally in Atlanta on Saturday, she criticized his reluctance to participate in debates and his erratic speech. “Now he’s avoiding debates or canceling interviews because he’s tired,” she said, highlighting the difference in their campaigning styles.
In response, President Trump made surprising comments at the rally, including a strange reference that some attendees found odd. Nevertheless, recent opinion polls show that despite the contrasting approaches, neither candidate gains a clear advantage and a tight race remains.
refute criticism
Harris also sought to directly challenge Trump on health and vitality. On October 12, she shared a report asserting that she is in “excellent health,” prompting the Trump campaign to claim that she is also “in perfect health befitting Commander in Chief.” It became. Meanwhile, during a marathon speech in Pennsylvania, President Trump quipped that Harris “doesn’t have the energy of a rabbit,” underscoring tensions between the two candidates.
As the final days of the campaign approach, both Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump, along with their respective surrogates, are focusing on key states such as Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Gather support for high-profile surrogates
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has joined the fray by campaigning in Pennsylvania, inviting randomly selected registered voters to sign the organization’s petition by Election Day. They announced a unique initiative to give away $1 million in prizes every day.
In contrast, Harris has enlisted the help of high-profile artists like Lizzo and Usher to spread her message. At a rally in Detroit, Lizzo energized the crowd by declaring that America was ready for its first female president, quoting her hit song “It’s about damn time!” Meanwhile, Usher rallied in Atlanta and appealed to voters in Georgia to help “bring Harris’ campaign across the finish line.”
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