ANN ARBOR, Michigan (FOX 2) – A day trip across Michigan ended in Ann Arbor for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz.

The two Democrats worked to support young voters in the shadow of the University of Michigan.

“So Ann Arbor, I have a question for you, are we ready to do this? Are we ready to do this? Are we ready to win?” Harris asked the crowd. “And we will win.”

But a group of protesters criticizing Israel’s war on Gaza interrupted the vice president’s remarks.

Their demonstration was part of ongoing criticism of the Biden-Harris administration’s support for Israel — something Harris took on head-on.

“Hey guys, I hear you,” she said. “As for Gaza, we all want this war to end as soon as possible and get the hostages out. And I will do everything in my power to make it so.”

Harris went through the list of grievances she has with former President Donald Trump and the policies she says set them apart — with just eight days until Election Day — and a close race in battleground Michigan.

“While inflation is falling and wages are rising, prices are still too high,” she said. “You know it and I know it. And unlike Donald Trump, who was handed $400 million on a silver platter – don’t forget that he’s a six-time bankrupt, great businessman.

“Unlike him, I grew up in a middle-class neighborhood.”

Her closing argument – the vote.

“In the next eight days, yes, we will win, yes, we must win, but let’s also approach these eight days knowing our power to build community, knowing our power to build coalitions,” Harris said.

College-age voters I spoke with say Harris’ campaign stop in Wolverine country only electrified the campus.

“A lot of people say our generation is apathetic, but I think we’re the opposite,” said Keira Pender. “And I think we will demonstrate that by our turnout in the election.”

“I thought it was really encouraging,” said another student. “This was my first type of rally so I thought it was really nice to see.”

Watch the full speech below: