In a pivotal moment on the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris stood before a crowd of 70,000 supporters on Tuesday night, rallying in the same venue where Donald Trump spoke on January 6, 2021, before an insurrection disrupted the certification of President Joe Biden's victory. The choice of venue was a powerful reminder of past divisions, setting the stage for Harris to present her vision as a clear contrast to that day’s violence and a different path forward.

“We know who Donald Trump is,” Harris said to resounding applause. “He is the person who stood at this very spot nearly four years ago and sent an armed mob to the United States Capitol to overturn the will of the people in a free and fair election.” Although she began her speech acknowledging the gravity of that day, Harris swiftly shifted focus to her policy agenda, one she says will unify Americans and address the issues that matter most.

With only days to go before the 2024 election, Harris used the event to make her closing case to undecided voters, introducing herself and her vision. Addressing her relatively brief national spotlight since her own presidential run in 2020, she highlighted her upbringing, experiences, and core values that have shaped her political journey.

“We have a chance to choose stability, to address real needs,” she emphasized, contrasting her vision with her portrayal of Trump as “unstable” and “obsessed with revenge.”

Harris highlighted policy proposals aimed at middle-class and working families, including expanding the child tax credit, increasing housing affordability, and extending government-provided health insurance to cover homecare for seniors. These proposals are aimed at a broad base of voters, especially those struggling with economic challenges who may be weighing their options.

A key point in Harris’s speech was her commitment to protecting reproductive rights, an issue at the forefront of her campaign and a major Democratic priority. Pledging to fight for national abortion protections, Harris positioned herself as a defender of individual rights and contrasted her approach with that of Republicans, who have sought to restrict access to abortion.

The rally felt like a full-circle moment for many Democrats. Just three months ago, following Biden’s decision to step aside, the party was in disarray. Harris, who had been named the Democratic nominee in a turbulent shift, has since worked to galvanize supporters and unify the party’s vision under her leadership.

The evening ended with supporters energized by Harris’s message. “We’re here because we believe in the future she’s describing,” said attendee Linda Morrison, a mother of three. “She’s speaking to the things that matter to families and communities, and we need that kind of leadership.”

With this event marking the beginning of her final swing through crucial battleground states, Harris aims to build momentum among undecided voters. Her campaign’s strategy is clear: lean into a hopeful vision of America’s future while making the stakes of this election unmistakable.