• Harris draws an even starker contrast between herself and Trump on abortion.
• Harris wants to restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land if he wins in November.
• Abortion rights is an issue Democrats hope can boost Harris in what remains a close race.

At Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, light screens flashed “Freedom,” “Vote” and “Reproductive Freedom” as supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris held a festive rally featuring appearances by pop superstar Beyoncé and the Democratic Texas Senate candidate , Colin. Allred.

Harris was arguably the most important in the Biden administration strong voice on reproductive rightswhich took on even greater importance after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

On Friday, Harris told attendees that former President Donald Trump was to blame for the plight of millions of women who now live in states with near-total abortion bans. Trump was even shown on screens as he boasted that he had done a “great thing” in paving the way for Roe’s death.

“Out of his own mouth. Great thing,” Harris said of Trump.

With just over a week left before Election Day and in a poll that remains deadlocked – both Harris and Trump fighting to the finish in battleground states across the country — the vice president is highlighting his abortion message in hopes of swaying voters across the country.

And in a choice that could be decided by the slimmest of margins, a few hundred votes could make all the difference.

In what it is a pattern observed in survey after surveyHarris built considerable leads with female voters. Meanwhile, Trump has maintained a sizable lead with male voters.

Harris’ pro-abortion messaging could push more women — especially undecided independents or voters who are simply not connected to politics — into her corner.

Of bring out beyoncé as well as former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, Harris helped give her message dramatic coverage.

Undecided voters who ultimately support Harris for her stance on abortion rights will want to see real progress on the issue if she wins the presidency.

Harris could face a Republican-controlled Senate that would prevent any real chance of reinstating Roe, especially as he supports Democratic lawmakers who put aside the filibuster to pass such a measure with a majority vote simple.

That’s why Harris’ endorsement of Allred, who is running in a tight race against Sen. Ted Cruz, is so important to her campaign.

With a near-certain loss in West Virginia, Democrats are overworked to keep their majority in the Senate, and Texas represents their best opportunity to take it this year.

Harris wants to turn the needle in her direction. And abortion rights — which fueled Democratic victories in the 2022 midterm elections — continue to animate the voters while heading to the ballot box.