**Kamala Harris and Lizzo Rally Detroit Voters Amid Trump Criticism**

Vice President Kamala Harris joined pop star Lizzo in Detroit on Saturday to kick off in-person voting, lauding the city's contributions and countering recent negative remarks made by Republican nominee Donald Trump. Their appearance aimed to energize voters and spotlight Detroit's rich cultural and industrial heritage.

"All the best things were made in Detroit. Coney Dogs, Faygo, and Lizzo," said the singer, humorously including herself with iconic local foods. Lizzo emphasized the importance of showing respect for Detroit, a city renowned for revolutionizing both the auto and music industries, adding that she had already voted early for Harris.

The Vice President echoed this sentiment, describing her campaign as embodying "grit, excellence, and history," much like Detroit. Harris took the stage wearing a "Detroit vs. Everybody" T-shirt, a gift from a local business owner, symbolizing her solidarity with the city. Dispensing with a teleprompter, she used a handheld mic to address the crowd dynamically.

More than one million Michigan residents have already cast their votes by mail. Harris predicted strong early voting turnout in Detroit and urged the crowd to set new records. Criticizing Trump as unstable, she encouraged people to make the most of the remaining days before the election.

Lizzo added, "Mrs. Commander-in-Chief has a nice ring to it," and emphasized the significance of every vote, especially in a pivotal swing state like Michigan. She quipped, referencing her popular song, "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!"

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley responded, stating that Harris needed Lizzo to distract from the fact that Michiganders prospered under Trump's presidency, citing higher wages and lower prices during his term.

Talona Johnson, a product manager from Rochester, Michigan, who attended the rally, expressed faith in Harris's leadership and her efforts to keep people informed. Johnson, planning to vote for Harris, noted women's rights as her top concern, acknowledging that while she didn't agree with all of Harris’s policies, she still found her preferable to Trump.

Prior to the rally, Harris praised Detroit for its hardworking and ambitious citizens. She downplayed concerns about the Biden administration's support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas potentially affecting her support in Michigan, specifically in Dearborn, a city with a significant Arab population.

Harris's efforts to galvanize voters continued later in the day with another high-profile rally featuring singer Usher in Atlanta, where early voting also showed robust participation, with more than 1.2 million ballots already cast. The Democrats are counting on extensive grassroots efforts to give Harris an edge over Trump as the campaign heads into its final weeks.