Obama backs Harris as she warns of ‘brutally serious’ consequences if Trump wins

Engaging Georgia voters, Kamala Harris garnered support from Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama, highlighting the dangers of a potential second Trump administration.

Kamala Harris received support from Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama as she campaigned for the presidency in Georgia. The vice president warned voters about the grave outcomes of a potential second term for Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

Encouraging voters to contemplate the individual occupying the Oval Office in a mere three months and consider the forthcoming president’s agenda, Harris made a thought-provoking request.

She articulated, “You hold the authority to choose between having Donald Trump brooding over his list of adversaries in that room or having me diligently ticking off tasks on my to-do list for you.

Harris is relying on influential figures like Springsteen, with a career lasting five decades, and former President Obama, a prominent name in Democratic politics, to emphasize her final message and criticize her rival.

Addressing a lively crowd at a bustling high school football stadium near Atlanta, Obama expressed his perplexity at the notion that Donald Trump could bring about positive change, despite acknowledging the desire for a shake-up in the system.

In her speech, Harris reiterated the same sentiment, cautioning that the repercussions of his re-election as president are extremely grave.

Attendees appeared fatigued by the extensive rally, which ran significantly past its scheduled time. Despite most seats being occupied, a considerable number of individuals left the event prematurely during Harris’ speech following several hours of programming.

Without any delay, the remaining speakers immediately launched into a critique of Trump.

Obama contended that his replacement consistently attempted to promote various products, prioritized his ego, finances, and reputation above all else, and frequently delivered extensive speeches that amounted to mere verbal gibberish.

Obama, rejecting the notion of a wannabe king or dictator leading for four years, pointed to Harris as a capable candidate for the role.

Obama emphasized that Trump’s focus is solely on himself, stating, “When you choose Kamala Harris … she will prioritize your needs.

Springsteen also directed his attention towards Trump.

Following a rendition of “The Promised Land,” a soulful track from his 1978 record “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” Springsteen expressed his support for Harris in front of the Georgia crowd, emphasizing his desire for a leader who respects the Constitution.

Kamala Harris is the sole candidate in this election who cherishes those values, striving to become the 47th president of the United States. Bruce Springsteen declared Donald Trump as vying to be an authoritarian figure in American politics,” he stated prior to performing “Land of Hope and Dreams” and “Dancing in the Dark.

Harris’ utilization of Obama and Springsteen was labeled by the Trump campaign as a final, desperate attempt to rescue her floundering campaign.

The party of Hollywood elites has a long-standing tradition of depending on celebrities’ appeal. According to a statement from the campaign, as voters become increasingly aware of Kamala’s radical views and lack of competence, she requires an additional attraction.

Reflecting the suburb’s moniker as the “most diverse square mile in America,” Harris’ rally in Clarkston, an eastern Atlanta suburb, showcased the community’s embrace of numerous immigrants and refugees, with 40% of its residents being foreign-born in 2020.

Amid the pre-event buzz, the DJ’s voice echoed through the venue, not just acknowledging graduates from historically Black colleges and universities but also giving a shoutout to the West Indian attendees. Standing in the long queue waiting to get in were individuals of Asian heritage and women wearing hijabs.

Many participants expressed their determination to encourage their family members and acquaintances to partake in voting for Harris, whether by engaging in organized volunteer activities or independently. Beverly Payne, a resident of Cumming, a predominantly Republican suburban area located north of Atlanta, shared, “I felt compelled to volunteer as I could no longer remain silent.

Payne mentioned that she continues to make efforts to convince her mother, although she has successfully influenced one Georgian vote in favor of Harris. She shared, “For the first time in his life, my 85-year-old father has shifted his allegiance to the Democratic party.

At the event’s commencement, Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee as the director, and Tyler Perry as an actor and filmmaker, also addressed the audience.

Lee declared that regardless of the type of mischief, deceit, and deception, the deception, they would not regress.

Friday will mark another milestone in Harris’ series of interactions with celebrities as she heads to Texas for a rally in Houston alongside Beyoncé, as reported by three sources in the know. Beyoncé, a proud Houston native, has lent her 2016 hit song “Freedom” as the anthem for Harris’ campaign.

In a red state where even the most hopeful Democrat acknowledges the unlikelihood of the vice president turning blue come November, the Thursday rally in Georgia underscores the state’s significant role in her potential route to victory over Trump.

In 2020, Georgia was clinched by the Democrats, with former Vice President Joe Biden and Harris at the helm. This victory marked the first time a Democratic presidential campaign had secured the Southern state since Bill Clinton’s win in 1992. Looking ahead to 2024, Harris’ team is optimistic about maintaining the state’s blue status.

Different surveys conducted among potential voters in Georgia, ranging from NYT/Siena and Fox News to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, indicate a closely contested competition between Trump and Harris.

The upcoming event on Thursday marks the inauguration of the “When We Vote We Win” concert series organized by the campaign, which seeks to motivate Harris enthusiasts to cast their votes prior to Election Day.

In the lead-up to the elections, Harris is not the sole representative of the Democratic campaign utilizing celebrity influence. Governor Tim Walz, Harris’s companion in the race, also engaged in activities in North Carolina last Thursday, where he was joined by the renowned singer-songwriter James Taylor.

In the closing stages of presidential campaigns, Democrats are recognized for relying on influential surrogates to bolster their efforts.

Bruce Springsteen has a history of endorsing Democratic presidential campaigns, having supported Obama in both 2008 and 2012, even during the heated 2008 Democratic primary. He also showed his support for Hillary Clinton in 2016 by performing at a rally in Philadelphia just before Election Day and gave his endorsement to Biden in 2020. Recently, the musician endorsed Kamala Harris, labeling Trump as the “most perilous presidential candidate in my experience.

Beyoncé also supported Clinton in the 2016 elections, where she showcased her support by performing in Cleveland with her husband, rapper Jay Z, shortly before Election Day. Additionally, Taylor Swift has established herself as a regular presence at Democratic gatherings and fundraising activities.

Democrats should take heed of Clinton’s defeat to Trump in 2016, as it demonstrates that the support of influential figures such as Springsteen and Beyoncé may not always guarantee victory in an election.

Advisers of the Harris campaign view occurrences such as those in Georgia and Texas as significant opportunities to boost voter excitement and increase voter turnout prior to Election Day.

As per the tally by the Associated Press, 2,025,645 individuals in Georgia have cast their votes through early in-person voting, alongside 134,336 mail-in ballots received for the upcoming 2024 general election.