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Michelle Obama Rallies for Kamala Harris Amid Tight Presidential Race

The former first lady criticizes Donald Trump and emphasizes the stakes of women's rights in the upcoming election.

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US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is greeted by former first lady Michelle Obama on stage at a campaign rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 26, 2024. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Michelle Obama made a passionate appeal for Kamala Harris in Michigan, highlighting Trump's past incompetence and the importance of women's rights.
  • Obama expressed frustration over the close race and urged voters not to overlook Trump's erratic behavior and past misconduct.
  • Trump, campaigning in Michigan, sought to gain support from Muslim voters despite his controversial past policies, promising Middle East peace without detailing plans.
  • Kamala Harris focused on abortion rights, contrasting her stance with Trump's, and criticized his Supreme Court appointments that overturned Roe v. Wade.
  • Both candidates are neck-and-neck in key swing states, with early voting underway and millions of ballots already cast.