Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines on Thursday as she hosted her most popular rally yet, joined by former President Barack Obama in Georgia. The event attracted around 20,000 attendees at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, as reported by Reuters, marking a significant turnout compared to her previous rally, which drew 17,000 supporters in Greensboro, North Carolina, just last month.
Despite the stadium’s official seating capacity of 15,600, enthusiastic attendees spilled onto the field, illustrating the vibrant atmosphere of the campaign event. Bruce Springsteen also made an appearance, performing briefly before Harris and Obama took the stage, further electrifying the crowd.
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Some critics noted Harris’s reliance on star power like Springsteen to bolster her audience, comparing it to former President Trump’s rallies, which he often claims draw upwards of 100,000 attendees. However, there remains no credible evidence to support these numbers.
Earlier that day, Trump held a rally in Tempe, Arizona, before a smaller but enthusiastic crowd at the Mullett Arena, which has a 5,000-seat capacity. Images shared on social media indicated a near-capacity turnout, and a Trump spokesperson highlighted the spirited audience.
The competition between Harris and Trump is heating up as they head into a tight race, particularly in swing states like Arizona and Georgia. Recent polls show Trump holding slight leads in both states, with margins of approximately 1.7 points in Arizona and 1.5 points in Georgia according to FiveThirtyEight.
As the election draws closer, every rally and crowd size could play a pivotal role in shaping voter sentiment in these crucial battlegrounds.