Kamala Harris Hits L.A. for Star-Studded Fundraiser: “It’s Good to Be Home”

As a seasoned gamer of politics and pop culture, I can’t help but feel a thrill of excitement when witnessing such a star-studded event like Kamala Harris‘ Los Angeles fundraiser. Growing up in the Bay Area, I’ve always felt a strong connection to California, so it was heartening to hear her proudly declare herself as a daughter of the Golden State.

On Sunday afternoon, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign made its way to Los Angeles for a significant fundraising event – her initial big gathering in the city and accompanied by an impressive entourage of backers.

In the afternoon, the vice president orchestrated a gathering at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Los Angeles. This event featured an impressive array of famous speakers and attendees such as Stevie Wonder, Sterling K. Brown, Lily Tomlin, Demi Lovato, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jessica Alba. Additionally, Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey took to the stage for a performance during this charitable event.

At the event, access was limited to the press for Harris’ speech. When it was her turn, the presidential candidate stepped onto the stage as Beyoncé’s popular song “Freedom” played, accompanied by an announcer introducing, “Ladies and gentlemen, our next president of the United States,” eliciting a standing ovation from the audience.

Harris smiled and acknowledged the applause, saying it was great to be back – even though she spent her childhood in Oakland, she maintains strong connections to Los Angeles as she and her partner, Doug Emhoff, still own a residence in Brentwood,” (Second Gentleman) he added.

Harris passionately expressed her appreciation for the consistent backing she’s received from the city throughout her lengthy political journey. She emphasized, “I observe this gathering, and I see individuals who have been by my side at every turn.” Later on, she proudly declared herself as a “California native.

To start off, the Democratic candidate recognized that there are only 37 days remaining until Election Day. She then expressed her awareness that many people present have participated in elections every four years, and each time they declare, “This is the one”; this is the crucial election. She emphasized that this election might be the most significant in our lifetimes, and perhaps even in the history of our nation.

In her nearly 30-minute speech, Harris frequently mentioned her opposition. She asserted, “In numerous aspects, Donald Trump appears to be an unserious individual; however, the potential repercussions of his return to the White House are undeniably serious.” She also expressed skepticism about Project 2025, a contentious collection of conservative policy proposals intended for the next Republican president, stating, “It’s hard to believe they actually wrote that down!” Additionally, she joked that her rallies across the country tend to attract large crowds.

This election carries significant stakes, and unlike previous ones in 2016 and 2020, it’s a unique situation for many. She referred to the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity this summer and contemplated, ‘Picture Donald Trump without any limits.’

Harris emphasized that the election is just around the corner and early voting has already started in several states. She declared confidently, “I want to make one thing clear: we are going to emerge victorious.” This received a huge round of applause. She went on to say, “We have our tasks ahead of us. This race is incredibly tight, and we find ourselves as the underdogs. Yet, I’m running like an underdog.

At the event, numerous Hollywood agents and publicists were among the attendees. The ticket prices for this extravaganza varied widely, from $500 to an impressive $250,000. According to Deadline, a staggering $28 million was collected during the fundraiser. After delivering her speech, Harris interacted with some audience members by shaking hands and taking photographs. Following this, she embarked on her next destination, attending a rally in Las Vegas on Sunday evening.

2024-09-30 05:54

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