Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris addressed a record-breaking crowd at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., delivering a historic closing argument just one week before Election Day.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris addressed a record-breaking crowd at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., delivering a historic closing argument just one week before Election Day. Initially planned as an intimate gathering for 8,000 supporters, the event drew an estimated 75,000 people, a testament to Harris’s momentum and connection with her supporters.
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At 7:37 p.m., Harris took the stage amidst flashing red and blue lights, greeted by thunderous applause and chants of “Kamala.” With a powerful opening, she told the crowd, “One week from today, you will make a choice that affects your lives, your family, and our country’s future.” She emphasized that this election is about more than party lines. “It’s about choosing freedom over division,” she said.
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Harris spoke on “common ground and common-sense solutions,” pledging to represent all Americans. “Unlike Donald Trump, I don’t see people who disagree with me as enemies,” she stated. She vowed to turn the page on conflict and division, urging Americans to unite and move forward together.
The rally’s atmosphere was electric. Fatimah Glasnow, who arrived five hours early to secure her spot, said, “The energy here is about hope and peace. It’s the America I want to live in.” She felt inspired by Harris’s commitment to social justice, particularly in advocating for women’s rights and equity.
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Harris expressed her determination to protect and expand civil rights. “I will fight to restore what Donald Trump and his justices took from American women,” she said, promising to work tirelessly to reverse the effects of Roe v. Wade’s overturn.
Harris’s rallying cry resonated with social services worker Leander Davis. “She’s like us,” Davis remarked. “She’s been criticized and demonized, yet she’s still fighting for what’s right. With her as president, we’ll all be better off.”
Reflecting on her mother’s sacrifices and her childhood in the civil rights movement, Harris shared her vision for America. “I grew up in the promise of America,” she said, “a place where freedom and opportunity are for all.” She closed by telling the crowd, “I see that promise in you.”
Harris’s campaign, deeply personal and mission-driven, is a bridge to a new generation of leadership. “Our decision is more than a vote—it’s courage and a step toward a better world,” she said, as the crowd responded with a surge of optimism and resolve.
