Massive Arizona Rally with Harris & Walz Sparks Pledge for Immigration Reform and Abortion Rights

Thousands gathered at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Friday to support Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The rally saw a fervent turnout with over 15,000 attendees filling the 20,000-seat venue.

Among the key figures joining the event were U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly and his wife, Gabby Giffords, as well as Congressman Ruben Gallego and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. The event kicked off with the crowd waving signs and dancing to popular hip-hop tracks.

Harris emphasized affordability for the middle class and affordable home ownership as central campaign themes. “We are witnessing a full-on assault against our hard-fought freedoms and rights,” she stated, contrasting her plans with those of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.

Vice President Harris highlighted pressing issues like climate change, immigration, and reproductive freedom. She drew on her experience as California’s Attorney General, stressing her stance on border security and a pathway to citizenship.

Harris criticized Trump for not supporting recent immigration reform while committing to pass such a bill if elected. She also placed blame for the fall of Roe v. Wade on Trump’s Supreme Court appointees, condemning the 15-week abortion ban in Arizona.

Arizona voters will decide on the Arizona Abortion Access Act in November, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Harris warned about the potential impact of a national ban favored by Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.

“When I am president… I will sign [a bill to restore reproductive freedom] into law,” Harris affirmed to a cheering crowd. She stressed the stakes of the upcoming election, referencing a recent Supreme Court decision that she argued shields Trump from prosecution.

During the event, Harris was briefly interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Palestine. Acknowledging them, she expressed her and President Biden’s commitment to working on the issue.

Walz, received with loud applause, joined Harris on stage, capitalizing on his background as a former teacher and football coach. He criticized Republicans for infringing on personal freedoms, promising to protect health care decisions and support sensible gun reform.

Walz emphasized the urgency of the campaign, urging supporters to make the most of the remaining 87 days before the election. “We believe in settling our political differences not through violence, but through voting,” he declared.

Republican criticisms of Harris and Walz focused on their immigration policies. “Arizonans will reject their radical open border agenda,” stated Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley. He projected that Arizona would favor Trump this November.