Ten days after launching her campaign, Kamala Harris is enjoying immense enthusiasm from the Democratic electorate: the ” Kamalamania “The Vice President held a rally in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, July 30. It was her first visit to the swing state since announcing her candidacy. For the Democratic activists present, the rally was a huge success.
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With our correspondent in Atlanta, Edward Maille
On a single by the singer Beyoncé, Kamala Harris enters the stage in front of a cheering crowd. During a speech lasting about twenty minutes at Atlantashe insisted on her desire to restore abortion rights, control firearms and recalled her past as a prosecutor. This while criticizing her rival Donald Trump who was convicted in court.
Among the 10,000 spectators, Brenda, 68, had to be there. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to come here because she’s a woman, a black woman. She gets to show who she is. I like her personal touch. You feel close to her. She seems really down-to-earth. ” she comments.
For Andrea, Kamala Harris knew how to find the right words: “ She was able to connect with everyone present and talk about everyone. important topics for each. »
This observation is shared by Jennifer who comes out of the meeting motivated to participate in the campaign. “ It was great to see her in person and see her speak. I’m really excited about her campaign. She made me want to get involved. I’m going to work with my local party to help her get elected in Georgia and we’re going to do it. I think we can win. ” she says. Jennifer already has plans to campaign for Kamala Harris starting next week.
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