Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at a campaign event for David Crowley, the Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, on Monday, eight days before the November 3 midterm elections. Harris, who previously served as vice president under President Joe Biden, framed the upcoming vote as a test of democratic norms while criticizing the leadership of former President Donald Trump and his administration.
During her speech in Milwaukee, Harris accused the Trump administration of pursuing policies rooted in "brutality" and described it as the "most callous and corrupt and incompetent" in U.S. history. She did not mention Trump by name but contrasted Crowley’s leadership style with what she characterized as self-centered governance. Harris stated, "The measure of the strength of the leader is based on who you lift up, not who you beat down." She praised Crowley as a leader who prioritizes the needs of the people over personal ambition.
Harris also addressed the 2020 presidential election, reiterating that the results were legitimate and that Trump’s efforts to overturn them were baseless. She said, "We won that election," and framed the upcoming midterms as an opportunity to reinforce democratic principles. At an earlier event, Crowley referred to Harris as a "huge mentor" and highlighted her influence on his political career.
The campaign stop in Wisconsin was part of a broader tour that included stops in Georgia, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin, aimed at mobilizing Democratic voters ahead of Election Day. Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, is running against Republican Tom Tiffany, who has faced criticism from Harris for supporting Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
Harris urged Wisconsin women to "turn anger into action" during the rally, emphasizing the importance of voter participation. She framed the election as a pivotal moment for the state and the country, urging attendees to organize and demonstrate the power of the electorate.
The event underscored the Democratic Party’s focus on defending key races in the midterms, with Crowley’s campaign positioning the gubernatorial race as a referendum on governance and democratic resilience.