Vice President Kamala Harris visited Michigan for a campaign event at the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum in Portage, denouncing political violence and calling for unity. She expressed condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, who was killed in a recent shooting at a Trump rally. Harris emphasized the importance of having robust discussions about policies and ideas while condemning violence. She was joined by former Trump national security official Olivia Troye and Michigan mother Amanda Stratton for a conversation about reproductive freedom.
The event was attended by local Democrats, including city council members, commissioners, and trustees. Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow also showed support for Harris. Despite political division, Harris’ visit to Southwest Michigan, where she is the first Black female vice president to visit, was seen as a historic event. Michigan is considered a battleground state with a unique voter demographic that could impact the upcoming presidential election in November.
Harris’ visit follows President Joe Biden’s rally in Detroit and precedes former President Trump’s campaign stop in Grand Rapids. This marks Harris’ fourth trip to Michigan in 2024, as both parties vie for support in the state. The Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive will provide additional coverage of the event. As the election season heats up, residents are encouraged to stay informed by bookmarking the local Kalamazoo news page or signing up for the free “3@3 Kalamazoo” daily newsletter.
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