By Edith Loyola 
In a large gathering held at The Ellipse park in Washington, Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris reaffirmed her vision of a leadership that prioritizes the nation and its welfare over any partisan interest.
With only a week remaining before the decisive November 5 elections, Harris expressed her determination to distinguish herself from her opponent, former Republican President Donald Trump, by focusing on practical and sensible solutions.
“It is time to turn the page on drama and conflict, on fear and division. It’s time for a new generation of leadership in the United States. I am ready to provide that leadership,” Harris declared in a key moment of her speech, filled with promises of unity and stability. According to the candidate, her administration aims to be a space for collaboration where decisions are not hindered by ideology.
Furthermore, Harris emphasized her commitment to “seek common ground and common-sense solutions to improve the lives of our citizens.” She referred to the polarization that has divided the nation, underscoring that her goal is not to gain political leverage but to achieve real progress for the country.
“I am not looking to score political points. I am focused on moving forward. I am committed to listening to experts, to those affected by the decisions I will make, and to those who disagree with me,” Harris asserted, differentiating her approach from that of current President Joe Biden.
According to the Vice President, the challenges facing the United States have changed over the past few years: “It will be different because the challenges are different. Our priority as a nation four years ago was to end the pandemic and rescue the economy. Now, our greatest challenge is lowering prices,” she added.
Protests During the Rally
Meanwhile, as Harris spoke from The Ellipse, recalling the somber episode of January 2021 when Trump addressed his supporters from the same park before the assault on the Capitol, a pro-Palestine demonstration unfolded on the National Mall, near the Vice President’s rally.
During Harris’s address, the protest, organized by groups advocating for peace in Gaza, coincided with her remarks and was held under heavy security. At one point, tension escalated around the rally as protesters booed and banged pans in a show of discontent, calling for an end to the war.