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Kamala Harris rally in East Lansing

Kamala Harris rally in East Lansing

Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris Busy day planned in Michigan today Events are planned in Detroit and East Lansing, according to the vice president’s office.

Sunday will mark Harris’ 12th day of campaigning in Michigan since she announced she would run for the Democratic presidential nomination in July. It underscores Michigan’s importance to her campaign and that of former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee.

Today around noon she spoke at Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit.

“It’s such a pleasure to worship with you today,” Harris said at the pulpit, according to comments released by her office.

“So, church, we have two days, two days until we decide the fate of our nation,” she continued.

“Right now here in Michigan, each of us has the opportunity to make a difference because at this moment we are faced with a real question: What kind of country do we want to live in?” Harris said.

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow was also reportedly in attendance.

Harris also stopped at Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles, owned by Detroit native and former Detroit Lions player Ron Bartell in Detroit. Her campaign said Harris was joined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.

Harris will speak at an event in East Lansing tonight around 6 p.m.

You can watch a live stream of the East Lansing event using the video player above (or tap Here).

Harris landed at Detroit Metro Airport at 1 a.m. this morning following her appearance, according to a press release. at the cold open of “Saturday Night Live” in the sketch opposite actress and comedian Maya Rudolph, who portrays her on the series.

Harris will fly out of Michigan late today. She will speak in Pennsylvania on Monday, the final day before the election, according to her campaign.

John Wiseley contributed to this report.

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