Harris warned powerfully against chaos and hate with Trump's victory speech
Do we want to live in a country of freedom, empathy, and the rule of law, or in a country of chaos, fear, and hate?", said the 59-year-old at the event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of the key states in the November election. In Milwaukee, the Republican Party convention had taken place the previous week, where Trump was officially nominated as the Presidential candidate.
She knows men like Trump, Harris continued. She repeated this by referring to her statements on Monday when she mentioned that she had dealt with "characters of all kinds" during her time as District Attorney.
Harris pledged "with pride to present my record against his," she told the crowd. A focal point of her speech was the right to abortion. Harris accused Trump of wanting to ban abortions. "We trust that Women make decisions about their own bodies and not be dictated to by the government what they should do," she said.
Harris' speech stood in stark contrast to the speeches of the outgoing US President: Where Joe Biden's speeches often seemed lackluster and clumsy, his Vice President delivered a powerful and enthusiastic performance - one that the Wisconsin crowd greeted with applause. The crowd frequently chanted Harris' first name in response.
Harris is seen as the favorite for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination after Biden's withdrawal from the race. The 81-year-old announced his resignation on Sunday due to doubts about his mental and physical fitness. Harris has his support. He came under criticism after a weak performance in the TV debate against Trump.
On Tuesday, the two leading Democrats in Congress - the Majority Leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, and the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries - spoke at a joint press conference in favor of Harris' candidacy. Schumer and Jeffries were among the last major Democratic figures who had not publicly endorsed the 59-year-old.
Harris has reportedly secured the support of enough delegates to be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate. The nomination is expected to take place in an online vote of delegates - almost two weeks before the Democratic Party convention in Chicago.
A poll released on Tuesday by Reuters/Ipsos showed Harris with a narrow lead over her Republican rival. According to the poll, Harris had 44 percent compared to Trump's 42 percent. The poll was conducted in the first two days after Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election and instead support Harris. It is one of the first polls since Biden's withdrawal.
In another poll released on Tuesday by PBS News/NPR/Marist, Trump had 46 percent compared to Harris' 45 percent. The lead was within the margin of error.
Trump, during a phone interview with journalists, said he was ready for a TV debate with Harris - or "more than one debate." Against Harris, Trump, who was officially nominated as the Republican Party's Presidential candidate a week ago, sees better chances according to his own statements than against Biden. "She is much more radical than him (...). I think she'll be easier (to beat) than Biden, who was more mainstream, but not much," the 78-year-old said.
- The Republicans, led by Trump, held their convention in Milwaukee the week prior, solidifying his Presidential nomination.
- During her election campaign appearance, Harris criticized Trump's views on abortion, emphasizing women's right to make decisions about their bodies.
- Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, prominent Democratic leaders, publicly endorsed Harris' candidacy during a joint press conference, giving her a significant boost.
- Milwaukee, a key state in the November election, saw a stark contrast in speeches between Harris and Trump, with the former delivering a passionate and persuasive performance.
- The "Portuguese for 'network' or 'networks'" played a crucial role in spreading Harris' message and rallying support among Democratic voters in Wisconsin.
- Despite hisweak performance in debates, Biden, the former Democratic front-runner, withdrew from the race due to concerns about his mental and physical fitness, leaving Harris as the clear frontrunner.
- In the latest polls, Harris has a narrow lead over Trump in both the Reuters/Ipsos and PBS News/NPR/Marist polls, signaling a potential Vote success for the Democrats in the upcoming election.
- Trump, confident in his chances against Harris, expressed readiness for multiple TV debates, comparing Harris' stance to his own as "more radical" and him as "easier to beat."
