Both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump focused their efforts on the Sun Belt states over the weekend as they made a final push to sway undecided voters in battleground states. Trump spoke at a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, emphasizing the challenges he has overcome and the importance of the upcoming election. Harris, on the other hand, urged her supporters to vote early and promised to bring a new generation of leadership to the country.
As the campaign entered its final days, both candidates and their running mates worked hard to encourage people to vote early or on Election Day. Harris’s campaign planned to air a two-minute spot during NFL games on CBS and FOX, showcasing her interactions with people on the campaign trail and making a direct appeal to viewers. Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon expressed confidence in their efforts to get out the vote.
Trump, reflecting on his nearly decade-long political journey, spoke nostalgically at his rallies about the thrill of the campaign and the support he has received from his followers. Both candidates made appearances in various states, with Harris being joined by celebrities like Kerry Washington and Jon Bon Jovi. Despite the challenges ahead, Harris remained optimistic about the outcome of the election and called her campaign “the promise of America.”
Other prominent figures, such as President Joe Biden, also joined the campaign trail to support the Democratic candidates. Biden, in a nostalgic speech, urged voters to support Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. Meanwhile, Walz and actress Eva Longoria participated in get-out-the-vote events in Las Vegas and Arizona.
As the election drew closer, voters expressed cautious optimism about the outcome. Some, like Marzella and Darrell Pittman, traveled long distances to attend campaign events and engage with other voters. While Marzella believed in Harris’s victory, Darrell expressed concerns about the support for Trump among young Black men in his community.
Overall, the final weekend push by both campaigns highlighted the intensity and passion surrounding the election. With celebrities, politicians, and ordinary citizens coming together to support their chosen candidates, the stage was set for a dramatic conclusion to a historic election season.
