NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — "We work for you."
That's the message Vice President Kamala Harris left Nevada voters with after a nearly-20 minute speech at Mojave High School in North Las Vegas. The stop was part of a campaign tour through several states.
WATCH FULL SPEECH: Vice President Kamala Harris speaking to voters in North Las Vegas
During a nearly 20-minute speech, Harris recapped some of the Biden-Harris administration's achievements since taking office in 2020. That includes capping insulin and prescription costs for seniors, canceling nearly $138 billion in student loan debt, and legislation that addresses gun violence.
"Gun violence is now the number one killer of our children. One in five Americans has a family member that's been killed by gun violence," Harris told the crowd. "To keep our communities safe, we strengthened background checks and passed the first major gun safety law in nearly 30 years. In the memory of 1 October and all those that we have lost, we will and I will continue to work with our state and federal leaders, our local leaders to continue to fight for an assault weapons ban, background checks, and red flag laws."
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The main topic of her speech was focusing on the immigration system, something that hits close to home for her.
"My mother arrived in the United States at the age of 19 years old, by herself, never having been to America. My mother had two goals in her life: to raise her two daughter, my sister Maya and me, and to end breast cancer," Harris said. "Because of the nature and the character and the strength and determination of my mother, within one generation, I stand before you as Vice President of the United States."
Harris criticized lawmakers on Capitol Hill, saying a bill that could address immigration issues is stuck in Congress.
"Earlier this year, we helped lead a strong bipartisan border security bill but Republican leadership in Congress won't put it up to a vote because Donald Trump told them not to," Harris said. "It's clear we want to fix this problem but the former president wants to run on it because he ain't got nothing else to run on. We all know, when it comes to immigration, his policies ... Man. Cruel and ineffective."
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Harris went on to say that electing Trump again would be a "profound threat to democracy."
"Former President Trump has made it clear time and time again. His fight is not for the people. He fights for himself. He openly talks about his intention to weaponize the Department of Justice against his enemies. He openly talks that he is proud he overturned Roe v. Wade. He openly talks about his admiration for dictators. He has vowed he will be a dictator on day one," Harris said. "The great Maya Angelou once said when someone tells you who they are, believe them the first time."
She wrapped up by saying voters have a choice to voice their opinion and decide the future of this country on election day.
"I think we all face a question and that question is what kind of country do we want to live in. Do we want to live in a country of liberty, freedom, and rule of law or a country of disorder, fear and hate," Harris said. "Each of us has the power to answer that question at the ballot box."
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While Harris was speaking to voters in Nevada, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump each held campaign rallies in Georgia, trading barbs back and forth.
Biden stopped in Atlanta and said Trump "has been sucking up to wannabe dictators and authoritarian thugs all over the world" and the 2024 election is a "contest between competing forces in the battle for the soul of this nation."
Trump took aim at Biden's State of the Union address calling it "partisan" and "angry."
"Two nights ago, we all heard crooked Joe's angry, dark, hate-filled rant of a State of the Union Address. To all Americans, whether you are a Republican, an independent or a disillusioned Democrat, of which there are many, all you had to do was watch that horrible State of the Union," Trump told voters in Rome, Georgia. "I extend an open hand, an open invitation, and I ask you to join us on the noble quest of saving our country."
On Saturday, Trump also released a video appearing to mock Biden over his age. Trump has previously said Biden is "too old" and "too incompetent" to be president. For context, Biden is 81 and Trump is 77. Trump's campaign spokesman said the ad is running only on digital platforms.
Only a few states and territories are left, when it comes to presidential nomination elections. Going into those elections, Trump has an estimated 1,076 delegates so far and it only takes 1,215 to win the Republican nomination.
The remaining elections are listed below:
- Georgia - Presidential primaries
- Washington State - Presidential primaries
- Mississippi - Presidential and down-ballot primaries
- Hawaii - Republican presidential caucuses
- Northern Mariana Islands - Democratic primary (party-run)
- Democrats Abroad - Presidential primary
