A touching moment featuring Vice President Kamala Harris has captured the internet’s heart. A video posted on Saturday shows Harris comforting a crying woman during a visit to a small business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a vital state for the upcoming presidential election.
As the Democratic nominee gearing up for a significant debate against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday night, Harris’s connection with the voters couldn’t come at a better time. The debate in Philadelphia is highly anticipated, especially after President Biden’s underwhelming performance against Trump earlier this summer.
The video, shared by Julia Hamelburg on X (formerly Twitter), showcases Harris embracing the emotional woman and reassuring her with words of solidarity: “we are going to be good, we are going to be fine. We are all in this together.”
As of Saturday afternoon, this heartwarming moment has gone viral, amassing over 1.2 million views, with Harris’s team sharing it further to increase its reach.
Donald Trump could literally never.
WATCH Kamala Harris steps out of debate prep in Pittsburgh to inspire the next generation, chat with voters, thank a teacher, and be a normal, wholesome person pic.twitter.com/kD3ZJaVRmv
— Julia Hamelburg (@juliahamelburg) September 7, 2024
The Harris campaign elaborated on the encounter, detailing that during her stop at Penzeys Spices, she took a break from debate preparation to engage with community members. She acknowledged voters’ concerns and aimed to inspire young people, including thanking a teacher and encouraging a middle school student to pursue leadership.
As Harris prepares for the debate, she is in Pittsburgh for a five-day work session. The focus is on meticulous preparation, while Trump’s team appears to be taking a more casual approach, dubbing their sessions “policy time.”
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Pennsylvania remains crucial in the election landscape, with both candidates making aggressive efforts to win over its voters. Following a recent Labor Day parade together, Harris and Biden appear united as they face Trump, who previously held a rally in the state.
Polling indicates a tight race in Pennsylvania, with Harris holding a slight edge over Trump—46.2% to 45.5%—but other surveys show fluctuating results, with some indicating ties or Trump’s lead. With the Electoral College at stake, every vote in battleground states like Pennsylvania is pivotal for both candidates.