But equally important, in their view, was its ability to evoke the promise of the office she seeks.
That was not the original intent of Harris’ major address, aides said, but they believe it serves as a timely rebuttal.
A permit for the event showed as many as 20,000 people were expected to attend, with spillover onto the National Mall – her first major campaign speech outdoors in Washington.
Last week, the leading super PAC supporting Harris’ candidacy raised concerns that the Harris campaign was too closely centering its closing message on calling Trump a fascist.
The sweeping backdrop of the White House and the National Mall was designed for maximum effect a week before the final day of voting.
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