‘In less than 90 days it’s either going to be me or him in the Oval Office’: Kamala Harris holds one final rally in Atlanta

The final large-scale campaign rally for United States Vice President Kamala Harris in Atlanta took place on Saturday afternoon outside the Atlanta Civic Center.

The “When We Vote We Win” rally was similar to the many Harris has held in metro Atlanta, featuring high-profile politicians, musical artists, actors, and local celebrities and large, energetic crowds. On Saturday rappers 2 Chainz and Pastor Troy performed, and director Spike Lee, actress, singer Victoria Monet, and Atlanta’s own Monica made appearances on behalf of the Harris-Walz ticket.

Several large American flags served as a backdrop for what is Harris’ last rally in the largest county in battleground Georgia. As of Friday, more than four million Georgians cast ballots, according to data from the Secretary of State’s Office. Fulton County saw a 58% turnout during early voting, which amounted to 439,944 ballots. If Harris was going to reach any undecided voters it might not be in decidedly blue Atlanta. She was amongst friends and ardent supporters on this day.

“I really do believe Atlanta will be a difference-maker in this election. If you think you can sit this one out, you are absolutely wrong,” said Victoria Monet.

A first-time voter, Justin Martinez Posadas welcomed Harris to the stateg just before 2 p.m. Martinez, a senior at a local high school, said he cast his first ever presidential election ballot for Harris alongside his grandparents.

Harris took the stage and immediately thanked Martinez and the many Georgia politicians in attendance, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Georgia Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock.

“In less than 90 days it’s either going to be me or him in the Oval Office,” said Harris. “It’s time for new leadership in America and I’m ready to be that leader.”

Harris pledged to the supporters in attendance to be a “President for all people” and asked them for their vote. “Now please talk to your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and your families.”

To people who haven’t voted, Harris said to have a plan for when and where they votes. “Polls are open here in Georgia from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,” she said.

“We are all here because we love our country, and we know that when you love something you fight for it,” Harris said.

Harris was in Raleigh, North Carolina on Wednesday and will move on to Charlotte, following her rally in Atlanta, according to her campaign. Saturday is the last day for early voting in North Carolina. In Georgia, there was a record number of Black voter participation, according to data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. Over one million Black voters cast ballots during the early voting period, which ended on Friday, Nov. 1.

Harris told the crowd to be intentional in how they build community. “There is power in that and it will strengthen our country,” Harris said during her closing remarks.

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