Harris Urges Voters to Oppose Trump's "Tyranny" Ahead of Midterms
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on voters to push back against what she describes as Trump's "tyranny," as the midterm campaign enters its final stretch.
Key points
- Harris spoke at a campaign event in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday.
- The midterm congressional elections will be held on November 3.
- Democrats are seeking to hold Senator Jon Ossoff's seat in Georgia.
- Some polls point to a possible Democratic victory in the House of Representatives.
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who was defeated by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, called on voters on Thursday to mobilize against what she described as the Republican's "tyranny." She made the remarks at a campaign event in Macon, Georgia, during the final stretch of the campaign for the midterm congressional elections.
Harris acknowledged that the past year and a half has been difficult for many Americans, with feelings ranging from anger to powerlessness. However, she said that moment is now over. She also did not rule out running for the presidency again in 2028.
In her speech, she argued that the country's Founding Fathers anticipated a situation like the current one, in which, she said, a president tries to subordinate the other branches of government. According to the former vice president, the remedy lies in the very design of American democracy: when faced with such tyranny, the people must activate their power. That is why she called on voters to go to the polls on November 3.
Georgia, which voted for Trump two years ago, now stands out as a key state. Democrats are seeking the reelection of Senator Jon Ossoff, whose seat they consider decisive in their bid to take control of the Senate from Republicans. They also hope to elect Keisha Lance Bottoms as governor, which would make her the first woman and the first African American to hold that office in the state.
Nationally, some polls anticipate a likely Democratic victory in the House of Representatives. According to those surveys, discontent over inflation and the war in Iran could even give Democrats a majority in the Senate.
The campaign in Georgia intensified this week: Trump visited the state to mobilize his base, and former President Barack Obama took part on Wednesday in a Democratic event in the same location.
Why it matters
The midterm elections will determine which party controls Congress, a factor that will shape decisions on inflation and other issues affecting the Dominican community in the United States.