The US presidential election is entering its final hours, and the race is tight. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, concluded her 107-day campaign with a final rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a state widely considered crucial to the outcome of the election.
Harris addressed a large crowd at the iconic ‘Rocky steps’ of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a site synonymous with the city’s spirit and resilience. She emphasized the crucial role Pennsylvania plays in the election, highlighting its significant share of votes in the Electoral College and its status as a key swing state. The event was star-studded, with celebrities like Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey lending their support to Harris before she took the stage.
Harris, known for her energetic and optimistic campaigning, expressed confidence in the outcome, predicting one of the closest elections in US history. “The momentum is on our side. Tonight, then, we finish as we started – with optimism, with energy, with joy,” she said, emphasizing her campaign’s themes of unity and progress.
Harris, who took part in five campaign stops in Pennsylvania, including two cities where Trump also visited, Reading and Pittsburgh, acknowledged the uphill battle ahead. She compared herself to the underdog character Rocky Balboa, who despite the odds, ultimately achieves victory.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, also campaigned in Pennsylvania on Monday, urging supporters to vote. He held rallies in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, focusing on his campaign’s economic message and criticisms of Harris’s policies. Trump is hoping to win Pennsylvania, a state he narrowly lost in 2020 to Joe Biden.
Both candidates, despite the grueling 107-day campaign, remained upbeat and energized, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout in deciding the fate of the election. With opinion polls showing a tight race, the outcome of the election remains uncertain. The winner may not be known for days after Tuesday’s vote, adding to the suspense surrounding this closely watched election.
