October 19th 2024.
On a sunny Saturday in the bustling city of Detroit, Vice President Kamala Harris made a special appearance alongside popular singer Lizzo. The event was held to kick off in-person voting and also to show love and support to the city, after it was recently insulted by Republican nominee Donald Trump.
As Lizzo took to the stage, she playfully joked with the crowd, saying, "All the best things were made in Detroit. Coney Dogs, Faygo, and Lizzo," as she pointed to herself. These are just a few of the iconic foods and drinks that the city is known for. Lizzo then went on to declare that it was time to give Detroit the respect it deserves. She praised the city for its contributions to the auto and music industries and proudly shared that she had already cast her vote for Harris, emphasizing that early voting was a "power move."
The outpouring of love for the Motor City was a direct response to Trump's disparaging comments about the city during a recent campaign stop. Harris continued to show her support for Detroit, stating, "Like the people of Detroit, we have grit, we have excellence, we have history." With her arms open wide, she took the stage and revealed that she was wearing a "Detroit vs. Everybody" T-shirt under her blazer, given to her by a local business owner during a previous visit to the city. She also ditched the teleprompter and opted for a hand-held mic, moving around the stage with confidence and charisma.
Early voting in Michigan has reached over 1 million residents, and Harris encouraged the crowd to keep the momentum going. She asked, "Who is the capital of producing records?" before urging them to break records for early voting turnout. She also took a dig at Trump, calling him unstable and advising people to watch his rallies if they were still unsure of who to vote for.
"We can't get these 17 days back, so let's make sure we have no regrets on Election Day," Harris asserted. The vice president's rally was met with cheers and support from the diverse crowd, including singer Lizzo, who exclaimed, "Mrs. Commander-in-Chief has a nice ring to it." Lizzo reminded the audience that Michigan is a crucial swing state and every vote counts. She then confidently declared, "If you ask me if America is ready for its first woman president, I only have one thing to say: 'It's about damn time!'"
Not everyone was pleased with Harris and Lizzo's rally, as Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley released a statement saying that Harris needed Lizzo to hide the fact that people in Michigan were feeling good under President Trump's leadership. But Talona Johnson, a product manager from Rochester, Michigan, disagreed. She attended the rally and praised Harris for being informative and genuine. "I believe she's telling the truth. She's trying to help the people," Johnson stated, adding that her top concern was women's rights. "I don't necessarily agree with everything she's put out, but she's better than the alternative," she concluded.
Before taking the stage, Harris spoke to reporters and expressed her gratitude to the people of Detroit for their hard work in organizing and registering voters. She described the city as a "great American city" filled with hard-working individuals who deserve respect. When asked about the Biden administration's support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas, Harris acknowledged that it has never been an easy issue to navigate but emphasized the importance of not giving up.
Later that day, Harris would join forces with another popular singer, Usher, for a rally in Atlanta. As the Democratic nominee, Harris has brought a new energy to the campaign, and her presence has been motivating for many, including 19-year-old Ian Summer. Summer had planned on voting against Trump but wasn't enthusiastic about President Joe Biden until Harris joined the ticket. He expressed concerns about women's access to abortion under the current administration and said, "The fact that I could have a wife in the future that may not be able to receive the care that she needs, that's a very scary thing."
Early voting has also started in Georgia, with over 1.2 million ballots already cast. Harris and her team are hoping that their extensive organizing efforts will give them an edge in the final weeks of the campaign. Roderick Williams, a father of three daughters, brought his girls to the rally and shared that his youngest daughter was born around the same time that former President Barack Obama took office. He hopes that they can witness history again by seeing Harris become the first Black woman to be president. "It's important for them to see that anything's possible," Williams stated.
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