Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joined forces at a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to engage with young voters. The event, which took place near the University of Michigan's campus, featured a performance by musician Maggie Rogers and marked the first joint appearance of Harris and Walz since August.
During the rally, Harris emphasized her economic policy proposals, her commitment to protecting reproductive access, and her criticisms of former President Trump's anti-democratic rhetoric. She also highlighted her connection with younger voters, addressing issues such as climate change and gun safety that are particularly important to the younger generation.
Harris expressed admiration for the younger generation's impatience for change, acknowledging their experiences with active shooter drills and their advocacy for reproductive freedom. She emphasized that these issues are not just political talking points but real-life challenges faced by young people today.
At one point, Harris asked for a show of hands from first-time voters in the crowd, and thousands of hands were raised across the park, demonstrating the enthusiasm of young voters in attendance.
Prior to Harris's speech, Gov. Walz echoed many of the same themes and energized the audience with references to the University of Michigan football team. Drawing on his background as a former football coach, Walz framed the final days of the campaign in a way that resonated with the attendees, urging them to stay engaged and make their voices heard.
The joint rally served as a platform for Harris and Walz to connect with young voters, highlighting key issues and encouraging civic participation among the next generation of leaders.
