Former President Barack Obama headlined a rally for Kamala Harris in Georgia to appeal to black voters, who are crucial for the Democrats’ success. Polls show that Harris has lost some ground with the black demographic, with 70% of black men supporting her compared to 85% for Joe Biden in the previous election.
At the rally in DeKalb County, speakers emphasized rejecting Donald Trump’s candidacy due to his past behavior, including spreading a conspiracy theory about Obama’s birthplace and his comments about the Central Park Five. Obama and other speakers aimed to counter the perception of Trump’s toughness as strength, emphasizing that real strength is not displayed in Trump’s behavior.
Harris made a closing pitch at the rally, stressing the importance of protecting abortion rights and highlighting her economic plans for working Americans. Attendees expressed their support for Harris, with some emphasizing her experience and historic candidacy.
Meanwhile, Trump has tried to appeal to black voters by touting his economic policies and portraying the Democrats as taking their votes for granted. Attendees at Trump’s rally in Duluth expressed support for his America-first approach and his track record of following through on his promises.
Overall, the rallies in Georgia highlighted the importance of black voters in the election, with both parties vying for their support in the final weeks of the campaign.
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