### Kamala Harris Joins Lizzo in Detroit as Early Voting Begins

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, made a high-profile appearance with singer Lizzo in Detroit to kick off in-person voting. Detroit, recently criticized by Republican nominee Donald Trump, received hearty praise from Harris and the hometown pop star.

Lizzo's remarks were a blend of humor and hometown pride as she extolled Detroit's contributions to American culture. "All the best things were made in Detroit. Coney Dogs, Faygo, and Lizzo," she quipped, with a nod to herself and the city's beloved cuisine. She underlined her commitment to the city by declaring she had already cast her early vote for Harris, calling early voting "a power move."

The celebratory atmosphere contrasted sharply with Trump's recent disparagement of the city. Harris emphasized Detroit's grit and historical significance, declaring, "Like the people of Detroit, we have grit, we have excellence, we have history." Demonstrating her support, Harris wore a "Detroit vs. Everybody" T-shirt beneath her blazer—symbolic attire gifted to her on an earlier visit.

Michigan's early voting statistics show more than one million residents have already voted by mail in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. Harris encouraged the Detroit crowd to set records for early voting turnout, firmly criticizing Trump’s stability by suggesting voters watch his rallies to decide.

Lizzo further energized the rally, hinting at Harris' potential future role: "Mrs. Commander-in-Chief has a nice ring to it." Pointing out Michigan's pivotal role in the election, she echoed the sentiment of her popular song, asserting, "If you ask me if America is ready for its first woman president, I only have one thing to say: It's about damn time!"

Despite the display of support for Harris and her campaign, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley claimed the Vice President required star power like Lizzo to overshadow what he described as better economic conditions under Trump.

Attendees like Talona Johnson from Rochester, Michigan, voiced strong support for Harris, stressing the importance of women's rights and applauding Harris' efforts to inform voters. Johnson, although not in full agreement with all of Harris' policies, viewed her as the more favorable candidate.

In a brief interaction with reporters before the rally, Harris commended Detroit's hardworking spirit and dedication to democracy. When questioned about potential political fallout in Michigan due to the Biden administration’s stance on the Israel and Hamas conflict, particularly in Dearborn—home to the nation’s largest Arab majority—Harris acknowledged the complexities but reiterated a commitment to not giving up on Middle East policy.

The Vice President's day was set to continue with another rally in Atlanta alongside Usher, aiming to energize voters in Georgia where early voting also sees high engagement, with over 1.2 million ballots cast. Roderick Williams, an Atlanta attendee, expressed hopes that his daughters could witness another historic milestone, akin to President Barack Obama's election, with Harris possibly becoming the first Black female president.