Harris Roasts Trump at Vegas Rally and L.A. Fundraiser

LAS VEGAS — Vice President Kamala Harris took aim at former President Donald Trump during her recent campaign swing through California and Nevada, leveraging crowd dynamics and his debate avoidance as focal points. At a rally in Las Vegas, attended by about 7,500 supporters, she reiterated the need for open discussions with the electorate, saying, “The American people have a right to hear us discuss the issues. And as you say here in Las Vegas, I’m all in. I’m all in.”

Harris’s four-day visit to the West Coast primarily targeted key battleground states, including Arizona and Nevada, vital for the upcoming election. Trump has relentlessly criticized her over immigration policies, and in response, she ventured to Douglas, Arizona, marking her first border trip since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.

In California, she garnered campaign funds from high-profile donors, while also confronting Trump’s attacks. “We just see the same old tired show from the same old tired playbook,” she remarked during her fundraiser in Los Angeles, engaging with a crowd that echoed their dissatisfaction by shouting “boring!”

Addressing Trump’s privileged upbringing, she stated, “I come from the middle class, and I will never forget where I come from,” underscoring her commitment to working-class Americans and highlighting Trump’s financial history, including multiple bankruptcies.

Amid her fundraising efforts, Harris warned that the electoral race is closely contested, describing it as a “margin-of-error” situation. “Let me be clear. We are going to win,” she asserted during the Los Angeles fundraiser, which saw attendance from several celebrities and raised an impressive $55 million.

Despite her busy campaign schedule, Harris will adjust her plans to return to Washington, D.C., for a briefing on the impacts of Hurricane Helene, cutting short her time in Las Vegas. In the realm of endorsements, former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, known for his anti-Trump stance, publicly threw his support behind Harris, praising her “fine character and love of country.”

As for voter engagement, Nevada’s automatic mail-in ballot system is set to affect the upcoming election, with ballots expected to be distributed soon. Harris’s campaign efforts are expected to culminate in a town hall with Hispanic voters in Las Vegas on October 10, as both she and Trump prioritize this key demographic in their strategies.

The election landscape remains dynamic, with Nevada’s six electoral votes likely to play a critical role in influencing the final outcome. Harris’s recent activities offer insights into how she aims to navigate these challenges while dismantling Trump’s narrative.