US Vice President Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally hosted by Oprah Winfrey in Michigan, a crucial battleground state, as she seeks to win over voters in the November 5 election. The event featured remote appearances by Hollywood stars, including Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Julia Roberts.
Harris emphasized unity and criticized rival Donald Trump’s divisive tactics. She discussed key campaign points, such as abortion, economy, immigration, and gun control. Harris also connected with gun owners, stating she owns a gun for self-defense.
The rally contrasted with Trump’s anti-Semitism event in Washington, where he criticized Jewish Americans for not supporting him. Trump said, “If I don’t win this election… the Jewish people would have a lot to do with a loss.” He also accused Harris of not backing Israel after the October 7 Hamas attacks.
A New York Times/Siena poll showed Harris marginally ahead in Pennsylvania, but the election remains neck-and-neck. The US “Uncommitted” movement, opposing the Biden-Harris administration’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza, announced they won’t back Harris.
Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, met with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas, reaffirming their commitment to bringing them home. The powerful Teamsters union declined to endorse a presidential candidate, but local branches representing one million people endorsed Harris.
The election’s outcome hinges on swing states like Michigan, where Arab-American communities oppose the Gaza war. Harris’s campaign aims to unite Americans against divisive forces, while Trump seeks to rally support among his base.
As the election heats up, both candidates face challenges in winning over key demographics. The outcome will depend on who can most effectively mobilize their supporters and win over undecided voters.
