Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first campaign appearances with former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan. The events are aimed at encouraging voters to get out and cast their ballots, with early voting already underway in some states. The Obamas, who endorsed Harris in July and spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August, are known for their popularity and ability to draw large crowds at campaign events.
The upcoming events will see Harris joining Obama in Georgia on Oct. 24 and Mrs. Obama in Michigan on Oct. 26. Early voting in Michigan opens on Oct. 26, making it a key time for the campaign to rally supporters to vote as soon as possible. In Georgia, where early voting has already begun, a record number of people have already cast their ballots, indicating strong voter turnout in the state.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will also headline a rally in Atlanta on Oct. 29, just three days after her appearance with Harris in Michigan. The rally will feature celebrities and civic leaders and is being hosted by When We All Vote, a nonpartisan civic engagement organization founded by Mrs. Obama in 2018. The organization aims to engage people who are less likely to participate in politics and elections, with celebrity co-chairs including NBA players Stephen Curry and Chris Paul, as well as actors like Tom Hanks and Kerry Washington.
The relationship between Harris and the Obamas dates back 20 years, with Harris supporting Barack Obama during his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2000s. She went door-knocking for Obama in Iowa before the caucuses during his 2008 presidential campaign. The upcoming campaign events with the Obamas highlight the strong bond and history between the vice president and the former first couple, showcasing their support for Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
The campaign events with the Obamas come at a crucial time in the election season, with just weeks remaining until Election Day on Nov. 3. The events in Georgia and Michigan are strategic choices, as both states are considered battlegrounds in the upcoming election. The presence of the Obamas is expected to energize Democratic supporters and attract undecided voters to Harris and the Biden-Harris ticket, continuing the momentum leading up to the election.
Overall, the joint campaign appearances with the Obamas represent a significant moment in Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, as she teams up with two of the most influential figures in the Democratic Party. Their support and popularity are expected to give a boost to Harris’s campaign efforts and help drive voter turnout in key states. With early voting underway and Election Day approaching, the events with the Obamas aim to mobilize supporters and secure crucial votes for the Biden-Harris ticket.
