In her first campaign rally after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race and endorsing her as the Democratic Party candidate, Kamala Harris spoke Tuesday to an enthusiastic audience, highlighting her differences with Republican candidate Donald Trump and the vice president’s vision for the country.
In a school gym in Milwaukee, Harris began by saying that “the road to the White House goes through Wisconsin,” the US state where she started her campaign for the presidential election scheduled for November 5 and which could be decisive in the outcome. She then praised Biden, with whom she had “one of the greatest honors” when “serving as vice president.” “Joe’s legacy of achievement throughout his career and over the last three and a half years is unmatched in modern history in a single term. It is a great honor for me to have Joe Biden’s support in this race,” she stressed.
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Despite already having enough delegate support to be nominated as the presidential candidate, Harris promised that in the coming weeks she will continue to work to “unite the party” so that Democrats are “ready to win in November.” “There are 105 days until Election Day. In that time, we have some work to do, but we are not afraid of the hard work. We are going to win this election.”
Similar to the speech the day before at the campaign headquarters in Wilmingtonthe vice president sought to highlight the difference between her record as California attorney general and Trump’s legal troubles and convictions.As a prosecutor, I have faced criminals of all stripes: predators who abused women, con artists who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. When I say I know Donald Trump’s type, I mean it,” she said.
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Harris indicated that she will continue to “proudly compare” the two men’s resumes, citing their participation in holding “big Wall Street banks” accountable for fraud, while Trump “was found guilty of fraud in 34 cases” and also “found responsible for committing sexual abuse.” Still, the campaign is not just about “us versus Trump.” “It’s about what we stand for, who we fight for,” she said. Recovering “reproductive freedoms” and supporting the middle class are part of the promises.
For the vice president, there are “two different visions” at stake for the country, one “focused on the future” and the other “focused on the past”. “We believe in a future in which every person has the opportunity, not just to survive, but to thrive,” she highlighted. “Ultimately, in this election, each of us faces a question: What kind of country do we want to live in? Do we want to live in a country of freedom, compassion and the rule of law, or in a country of chaos, fear and hate? And here is the beauty of this moment, each of us has the power to answer that question. The power lies with the people.”
“I look forward to formally accepting this appointment soon,” Harris said.
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Other news that marked the day:
⇒ Kamala Harris received two major endorsements on Tuesday: The two top Democrats in Congress — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — announced they are standing with the vice president.
⇒ One of the Democratic fundraisers who had called for Biden to drop out has also announced his support for Harris: George Clooney says the President has “shown what true leadership looks like” and is “saving democracy once again.” “We are all very excited to do everything we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic mission,” declared.
⇒ A poll by Reuters and Ipsos held this Monday and Tuesday shows Harris at 44% and Trump slightly behind at 42%. The margin of error is 3%. In the analysis carried out a week ago, on July 15 and 16, the two appeared tied at 44%.
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⇒ Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned after the agency came under intense scrutiny for its failure to prevent an assassination attempt that injured Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Deputy Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe will serve as acting director.
⇒ Trump blamed Biden and Harris for failing to “properly” protect him. “I was forced to take a bullet for democracy. It was with great honor that I did it!” wrote on the social network Truth Social. The Republican candidate indicated in another publication who will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.
⇒ Biden no longer has symptoms of Covid-19 and has tested negative, according to Dr. Kevin O’Connor. The President appeared publicly for the first time since leaving the presidential race, as he flew back to Washington from Delaware. On Wednesday, he will address the nation from the White House and on Thursday, he will meet with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Source: expresso.pt
