Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on female voters in the final week before Election Day, planning to visit battleground states in hopes of winning their support. The campaign has been sending messages to female voters, emphasizing the privacy of their vote. Former first lady Michelle Obama also spoke at a rally in Michigan, reminding women that their vote is a private matter and encouraging them to make their voices heard.
At a rally in Michigan, CBS News met a voter who said she has heard from several female Republicans who plan to vote Democrat. The campaign has been targeting women with a message that their vote is confidential, hoping to sway undecided voters. For many first-time female voters, the top issue is abortion and reproductive rights, with Harris promising to restore Roe v. Wade if elected. She criticized the Trump administration for rolling back protections and causing harm to women across the country.
Harris did not directly address questions about abortion restrictions after fetal viability but emphasized the importance of upholding women’s rights to make decisions about their own bodies. She also warned against taking former President Donald Trump’s word for his stance on abortion, citing his previous statements. Despite polling showing a close race for the presidency, Harris remains focused on engaging voters and making the most of the time she has to campaign.
Harris pointed to record turnout for early voting in states like North Carolina and Georgia as a sign of enthusiasm among voters. She expressed confidence in her ability to connect with voters and make her case to the American people despite entering the race relatively late. Harris acknowledged the impact of polling but emphasized that she does not rely solely on it as a measure of her campaign’s success. She remains determined to reach out to voters, particularly women, in the final days leading up to Election Day.
