By ggablog 
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final campaign pushes across swing states on Monday, vying for a slim lead as Election Day approaches. Trump held rallies in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, while Harris focused on Pennsylvania with a high-profile event in Philadelphia. Polls remain close, leaving the race uncertain.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. © AP
In the last stretch before Americans decide between making Harris the first female president or giving Trump an unprecedented comeback, the rivals campaigned intensely in pivotal swing states that could sway the election outcome.
Trump’s day included rallies in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, finishing with an event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Harris, meanwhile, concentrated on Pennsylvania, with stops in Scranton and a rally at Philadelphia’s iconic Museum of Art steps, joined by celebrities like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Oprah Winfrey.
During a stop in Reading, Pennsylvania, Trump painted a bleak picture of America under Harris, warning of “open borders” and characterizing illegal immigrants in harsh terms. Harris countered, emphasizing her opposition to Trump-backed abortion bans and projecting a hopeful, unifying message in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Both campaigns reported high early voter turnout, with over 80 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day. Taylor Swift, whose endorsement of Harris energized her campaign, urged her followers to vote in their “last chance.”
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In contrast, Harris, who entered the race unexpectedly after Biden’s departure in July, has energized the Democratic Party and drawn young voters, promising a generational shift and a leader who lifts people up rather than tearing them down.
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“We are ready for a president who understands that true leadership is about uplifting others,” Harris said in Pennsylvania.
High Stakes
The election’s outcome holds global implications, affecting conflicts in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and efforts to combat climate change. Meanwhile, concerns about potential unrest loom large. Following security incidents targeting Trump, Washington businesses are bracing for possible post-election violence, a reminder of the January 6 insurrection.
Harris’s team, led by spokesperson Ian Sams, warned that Trump’s camp might prematurely declare victory, raising concerns about a potential repeat of 2020’s election challenges.