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At a rally in Michigan on Saturday, former First Lady Michelle Obama made an impassioned appeal for voters to support Kamala Harris in her race against former President Donald Trump.

Michelle expressed concerns that the close race may reflect underlying biases, suggesting that those who do not support Harris could be influenced by racism and sexism.

Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Michelle characterized the race as “too close,” adding that she sees Harris as a highly qualified candidate. “Kamala Harris is an extraordinary human being, she is an extraordinary candidate, and she will be an extraordinary president of the United States of America,” Obama told the audience. “Mark my words.”

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Reflecting on the closeness of the race, Michelle said, “So, Michigan, with all that being said, I gotta ask myself, well, why on earth is this race even close? I lay awake at night wondering, what in the world is going on?”

She continued by questioning whether the American public is ready to fully embrace Harris as a candidate. “The real question is, are we ready for this moment as a country?”

Michelle’s remarks included pointed questions to the crowd, asking if Americans would “do what it takes to get her across the finish line” or “fall for the scam.”

She acknowledged that while the enthusiasm in the arena gave her hope, she held concerns about the broader support across the nation, expressing both optimism and “genuine fear” about Harris’s prospects.

Michelle Obama is perpetually disappointed in — and disgusted by — the American people who dare disagree with her:

“Why on earth is this race even close? I lay awake at night wondering what in the world is going on. The qustion for me isn’t whether Kamala is ready for this… pic.twitter.com/LmZkMX4NmX

— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) October 27, 2024

The former first lady joins a growing number of Democrats who have raised concerns over gender and racial biases affecting Harris’s campaign.

Stacey Abrams, a prominent Democratic figure and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, recently voiced similar sentiments, suggesting that Harris has faced particular scrutiny from Black male voters, in part due to underlying biases.

Stacey Abrams (D) claims that a lot of black men are not supporting Kamala Harris because they are sexist and racist. pic.twitter.com/svqAX26yPb

— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) October 22, 2024

The rally in Michigan, a crucial battleground state, reflects Democrats’ increased focus on securing votes in swing states as the election nears.

Early voting data shows record-breaking turnout in the state, with over 1.2 million ballots already cast.

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Take your family, friends, employees, co-workers, and church members to the polls to vote for Donald Trump. If you live in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, or Michigan… pic.twitter.com/TyjFD1ccz7

— Philip Anderson (@VoteHarrisOut) October 25, 2024

Michigan is expected to be a pivotal state in the upcoming election, and Democratic leaders are making high-profile appearances in an effort to galvanize support for Harris among various voter demographics.

As the campaign intensifies, both sides are focusing their efforts on key states like Michigan, where voter turnout and support could prove decisive in the final outcome.

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