On the campaign’s final day, Vice President Kamala Harris made a fast-paced tour across Pennsylvania, covering five cities in under 12 hours to rally support in this pivotal swing state. She avoided directly naming her opponent, Donald Trump, instead focusing on messages of unity, freedom, and patriotism.
Harris has made Pennsylvania central to her campaign, choosing to spend her final day exclusively there, contrasting Trump’s simultaneous rallies across multiple states. Unlike past Democratic campaigns that focused on major urban centers, Harris campaigned in smaller, often-overlooked towns, aiming to connect with working-class voters. In Scranton, she called Trump “this other guy” and emphasized shared values, saying, “We all have more in common than what separates us.”
At a rally in Philadelphia, Harris was joined by stars like Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey, urging voters to protect constitutional rights. Her campaign has centered on abortion rights, economic relief, and supporting small businesses. While Harris draws energy and cautious optimism from supporters, her success hinges on strong turnout in key urban areas to counter Trump’s influence in rural regions and among some urban demographics. The outcome may rest on her ability to bridge the state’s diverse political landscape.