VP Harris' speech at the Ellipse
VP Harris' speech at the Ellipse
one week to go until voting ends
Watching VP Harris speak at the Ellipse is such a sharp contrast to two of Trump’s speeches that come immediately to mind - his speech there on Jan 6, 2021 and the racist mess that was his closing argument at Madison Square Garden. The differences between the candidates couldn’t be more stark. I encourage you to watch her whole speech on YouTube.
I eagerly join the millions of people who have already cast their vote for the Harris/Walz ticket for a better future, to fight to protect the planet, to fight to restore women’s reproductive health, and to continue the work under the Biden/Harris administration to build up the middle class.
Early voting has already started in most states. Ensure you show up, cast and check your vote. Contact three friends to find out their plans to vote. Your vote is your voice. If all of our votes weren’t so powerful, they wouldn’t be trying so hard to suppress them.
Below are some important highlights from VP Harris’ speech. She will be an amazing President.
We like a good debate. And the fact that someone disagrees with us does not make them the enemy within. They are family, neighbors, classmates, coworkers. They are fellow Americans, and as Americans, we rise and fall together.
We have to stop pointing fingers. It is time to start locking arms. It is time to turn the page on the drama and the conflict, the fear and the division. It is time for a new generation of leadership in America. And I am ready to offer that leadership as the next President of the United States of America.
As long as I can remember I have always had an instinct to protect. There is something about people being treated unfairly or overlooked that frankly just gets to me. I don’t like it. It’s what my mother instilled in me, a drive to hold accountable those who use their wealth or power to take advantage of other people. The drive to protect hard working Americans who aren’t always seen or heard and deserve a voice. And I will tell you that is the kind of President I will be.
And look. I am not perfect. I make mistakes, but here’s what I promise you. I will always listen to you, even if you don't vote for me, I will always tell you the truth, even if it is difficult to hear. I will work every day to build consensus and reach a compromise to get things done. And if you give me the chance to fight on your behalf, there is nothing in the world that will stand in my way.
One Day One I will walk in with a To-Do List to help Americans who are working hard and still struggling to get ahead.
The activism and early voting look good but keep the pedal to the metal. Ignore the polls, the pundits and just encourage everyone you know to vote. This needs to be a blue tsunami of votes to protect against shenanigans and to give President Harris the powers to pass laws US citizens actually agree on with a Democratic Congress. I know I have a wish list - how about you? Pass the John Lewis Voting Act, reform the Supreme Court, pass sensible gun laws, and so much more.
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