WASHINGTON—Vice President Kamala Harris made her campaign’s closing argument in a speech at the Ellipse in the nation’s capital on Oct. 29, positing that she is a more stable candidate for the presidency than former President Donald Trump while promising to seek common ground on challenges.
Thousands of people attended the rally located at a symbolic site—it has a direct view of the White House, and it’s the place where Trump delivered his speech on Jan. 6, 2021, that preceded the Capitol breach.
The vice president tried to paint an optimistic and forward-looking picture, suggesting that her presidency would “turn the page” on the Trump era and offer a hopeful future for undecided voters, with calls to strengthen the economy and protect abortion access. She emphasized compromise, sought to separate herself from Washington elites, and promised to approach her work with optimism….
