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Kamala Harris acknowledged that she and the Democrats are “underdogs in this race,” at her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrat’s presumptive nominee.
The vice president was greeted with a standing ovation at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, where she was introduced by musician James Taylor, before repeating her line that she “knows Donald Trump’s type” from her career prosecuting “predators… fraudsters… and cheaters.”
“We are the underdogs in this race. Level set, ok. We are the underdogs in this race, but this is a people powered campign,” she said.
She later laid into Donald Trump, saying: “You may have noticed, Donald Trump has been resorting to some wild lies about my record. And some of what he and his running mate are saying, well, it’s just plain wierd. I mean that’s the box you put that in.
The Harris campaign estimated that the event would bring in over $1.4 million in donations. With rougly 800 attendees, it was the largest held in the Berkshires since former First Lady Michelle Obama visited in 2012
Meanwhile, a New York Times/Siena College poll has found Harris just one percentage point behind Trump, narrowing the six-point gap between Joe Biden and his predecessor.
ICYMI: ‘Trump is old and quite weird’: Harris campaign press releases give trolling a try
Kamala Harris’ campaign team seems to be enjoying its first full week of official promotion for her presidential candidacy, judging by the somewhat colloquial tone of some of its recent press releases.
Statements put out by the newly rebranded Harris for President campaign have attacked both Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance while tapping into internet-speak and popular culture – something the team has quickly become known for.
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‘What happened to any time, any place?’: Kamala Harris trolls Trump as he backs out of debate
Kamala Harris has trolled Donald Trump by using his words against him after the Republican presidential nominee backed out of a proposed television debate.
“What happened to ‘any time, any place’?” the vice president posted on X late on Thursday night.
Joe Sommerlad has the story:
Here’s how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
First lady Jill Biden praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead Saturday to how the U.S. can similarly dazzle audiences when the Games are held in Los Angeles in four years. One word: Hollywood.
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff trolls Trump on mispronouncing his wife’s name
Campaigners say Harris received $20,000 per minute during fundraising effort
At one point on Thursday, the Kamala Harris campaign was raising $20,000 per minute, campaigners have said.
The campaign for the vice president was hosting a Zoom call for white women to “answer the call” and “show up for Kamala Harris.”
Read more from Gustaf Kilander here:
Kamala Harris tells young voters ‘we are counting on you’
In a virtual address to Voters of Tomorrow Summit, Kamala Harris told young voters that it was clear that “your generation is leaving on the most important issues of our time.”
In a pre-recorded message the vice president reiterated that it was young voters that helped elect her and Joe Biden in 2020, saying “this November, we will win again.”
Last year, I convened more than 15,000 Young Leaders on my nationwide fight for our freedoms college tour, to hear about the issues that matter most to your generation,” she said.
“And at every stop, it was so clear to me, your generation is leaving on the most important issues of our time.
“In this moment, we then each face a question. What kind of country do we want to live in? A country of freedom, compassion, and the rule of law? Or a country of chaos, fear and hate?
“Here’s the thing. We each have the power to answer this question. And in this election, we are counting on you to energize, to organize and mobilize and to fight for our most fundamental freedoms. And we know, when we fight, we win.”
Musician James Taylor introduces Kamala Harris at campaign event
Musician James Taylor introduced VP Harris at her Saturday event in Massachussets.
He described walking onto the stage the day before with Yo Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax and seeing the sign at the back of the stage that reads “Harris for President.”
Pointing at the sign he said: “We saw this for the first time and were absolutely struck by the moment, what it meant that this is here, it is with us, this is happening.”
He continued: “We lucky few at the Colonial Theatre this afternoon are among the first to officially support this historic candidacy and let us honor the woman and the moment and may our ardent support be the wind in her sails.
“Our hopes go with her and she stands for us all. It is my privilege, honor and great pleasure to introduce the next President of the United States.”
‘If my cat could vote she would vote for you: Harris greeted by supporters in Massachussets
Kamala Harris was greeted by excited supporters as she arrived in Massachussets ahead of a campaign event on Saturday.
When the vice president’s motorcade arrived Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, a crowd of supporters cheered and waved signs, which bore phrases including “Save our country”, “Trump is weird,” and “If my cat could vote she would vote for you.”
Another woman held a hand made cardboard sign that read, “Madam President” with three hearts drawn on the bottom
Torianna Parrish, 34, from Springfield, Massachussets said said she was “excited” that Joe Biden had dropped out of the race and was now officially endorsing Harris’ candidacy.
“I wanted to show there’s power in numbers. I wanted to show my support,” she told reporters. “We’re rooting for her and we want to see her make this country what it needs to be.”
Asked about her feelings about Biden ending his reelection campaign she added: “To be very transparent, I was excited.
“I was excited, especially with him endorsing our vice president. I’m full in support of it. I love it. I’m excited. I think this is going to do the country well.”
Kamala Harris rides Biden wave to pick up union support (with a few exceptions)
Kamala Harris is on track to wrap up support from America’s biggest labor unions, even as Republicans led by JD Vance and Donald Trump try to make a play for union voters.
The vice president spoke at an event held by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) on Thursday, where she thanked the teachers’ union for its longstanding support of her political career.
John Bowden reports.
Watch: Kamala Harris’s uncle sends warning to Donald Trump
Source: independent.co.uk
