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Kamala Gets Big Endorsement

Event Summary: Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Houston, focusing on Texas’ abortion restrictions and joined by pop icon Beyoncé to mobilize voters.

Significance: Though Texas is unlikely to swing in the presidential race, Harris leveraged Beyoncé’s influence to rally support for abortion rights in a state where Democrats are pushing for a U.S. Senate seat gain.

Key Moments:

  • Beyoncé, with her mother Tina Knowles and sister Kelly Rowland, officially endorsed Harris at a packed Shell Energy Stadium (22,000 capacity).
  • Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” has served as Harris’ campaign anthem since July.
  • Other notable figures, like Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba, as well as local Houston OBGYN doctors, voiced their support.

Harris’ Message:

  • Focused on maternal healthcare and former President Trump’s role in shaping current abortion laws.
  • Shared stories from women facing life-threatening pregnancy complications and denied abortion care, including Texan Kate Cox.
  • Declared Texas “ground zero” in the battle for reproductive rights, pointing out the severe consequences for medical providers under Texas law.

Harris’ Call to Action: “Reproductive freedom is on the ballot this election.”

Beyoncé’s Statement:

  • Emphasized her role as a mother, not just a celebrity, urging for a future where daughters face no limits.
  • Encouraged collective action, stating, “We’re all part of something bigger…It’s time to sing a new song.”

Overall Context: Harris was joined by Texas Senate candidate Colin Allred. Democrats are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion to challenge Senator Ted Cruz.

Broader Implications: Texas leads in out-of-state abortion travel since enacting a six-week abortion ban in 2021, later followed by a near-total ban in 2022.


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