May 17th 2024.
Just a week after President Joe Biden's visit to Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at a fundraiser in Glencoe. Despite some polls showing a close race, Harris remained optimistic and delivered a message of hope for the Democratic campaign in November.
Speaking to a crowd of around 100 people gathered in the yard of a beautiful Spanish villa-style mansion, Harris repeatedly emphasized that they were winning. She urged everyone to remember that they had momentum on their side and that the campaign was ultimately about the promise of America.
Harris pointed to the Democratic wins in the 2022 midterm election and the success of state ballot measures supporting abortion rights as evidence of their momentum. She also took the opportunity to highlight the chaos of the former administration and the importance of having a president who leads with empathy.
In her speech, Harris emphasized the accomplishments of the Biden administration, including breaking barriers in infrastructure and job funding, as well as investing in scientific research and clean energy initiatives. Despite her optimism, a recent poll showed that Trump was leading in five out of six key swing states, and Biden was struggling to gain voters on issues such as the conflict in Gaza and immigration.
During a discussion at a Milwaukee children's science museum, Harris continued to promote the Biden administration's efforts to support community development. She was joined by several White House officials, politicians, and about 300 Black business owners. The conversation was kick-started by comedian and author D.L. Hughley, who jokingly expressed his relief at being in the presence of elected officials who were not under indictment.
Harris acknowledged the racial disparities in economic empowerment, particularly in communities like Milwaukee, where the "bootstrap theory" of pulling oneself out of financial ruin is often touted as a solution. She called this notion "frankly facetious and wrong," stating that not everyone has access to the necessary information and resources. This was one of the reasons she was touring the country - to ensure that everyone had equal opportunities to succeed.
In both her speeches, Harris emphasized the fragility of democracy and the need to constantly fight for it. She reminded the audience that democracy's strength lies in its ability to protect individual liberties and freedoms, but that it is only as strong as our willingness to defend it. Harris's words were a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and fighting for the promise of America.
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