Vice President Kamala Harris Delivers Closing Argument at Ellipse Rally Ahead of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver her closing argument for the 2024 presidential campaign at a rally on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., just a week before Election Day. The event, scheduled for Tuesday evening, is expected to draw a significant crowd, with estimates suggesting over 50,000 attendees could be present.

The rally is particularly noteworthy as it takes place at the same location where former President Donald Trump held his “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, 2021, which preceded the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. Harris aims to use this backdrop to contrast her vision for the country with what she describes as the divisive and chaotic politics of the Trump era.

Harris will emphasize her commitment to working for the American people, highlighting her economic proposals and pledges to support reproductive care, including abortion. She will also position herself as a “new generation” of leader, distinct from both Trump and her current boss, President Joe Biden.

The event has been in the works for weeks and is part of a broader strategy to appeal to battleground state voters who remain undecided. Harris’s campaign has been using various high-profile surrogates, including Michelle Obama, Liz Cheney, and Beyoncé, to mobilize support.

Preparations for the rally have been extensive, with road closures and security measures in place to accommodate the large crowd. Attendees can enter the gates starting at 3 p.m., and the event is expected to conclude around 9 p.m..

Harris’s speech comes as she and Trump are in a statistical dead heat in the polls, with just over a week to go until Election Day. The rally is seen as a crucial moment for Harris to make a final appeal to voters and differentiate herself from her opponent).