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- Kamala Harris said she "wanted to lift the hood and show people," hoping readers would "see where they fit into it."
- Harris criticized Donald Trump's foreign policy, saying he "thumbed his nose" at U.S. international relationships.
- Harris called Russia the "winner" of the conflict and said lifted sanctions increased Russia's oil revenue.
- Harris urged support for Sen. Jon Ossoff as Democrats seek to narrow the Republican congressional majority; attendees praised representation and Gen Z engagement.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris closed out her “107 Days” book tour Friday night with an appearance in Savannah, where she discussed her new memoir, the war with Iran and the political stakes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Speaking at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, Harris said the book — which chronicles the 107 days between former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race and Election Day — was partly intended to give readers a clearer view of the campaign.She said she “wanted to lift the hood and show people,” adding that she hoped readers would “see where they fit into it.”The conversation also extended beyond the book. Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, saying he had “thumbed his nose” at U.S. international relationships. Discussing the war with Iran, Harris called Russia the “winner” of the conflict. She said Trump has had to lift sanctions on Russia “because there has been a restriction on the flow of oil … which means Russia is making more money.”Harris also urged attendees to support Sen. Jon Ossoff, the Georgia Democrat seeking reelection, as Democrats aim to narrow the Republican majority in Congress.Ahead of the event, the Republican National Committee released a statement criticizing Harris and Ossoff on issues including immigration and the economy.”Georgians are still paying the price for Kamala Harris and Jon Ossoff’s agenda, from open borders to Bidenomics. No one cares what Harris has to say, and no one trusts Ossoff to put them ahead of the radical left,” said RNC spokeswoman Emma Hall.Audience members said Harris’ message resonated with them on both a personal and political level. Tresa Hester said, “To see a woman of color up there … we didn’t have that type of representation, and representation matters.”Attendee Jasmin Stancil pointed to Harris’ comments about younger voters, saying, “What she said about my generation, Gen Z, us being more active in politics, being more aware of politics.”The Savannah appearance marked the final stop on a monthslong tour that included events across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Speaking at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, Harris said the book — which chronicles the 107 days between former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race and Election Day — was partly intended to give readers a clearer view of the campaign.
She said she “wanted to lift the hood and show people,” adding that she hoped readers would “see where they fit into it.”
The conversation also extended beyond the book. Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, saying he had “thumbed his nose” at U.S. international relationships. Discussing the war with Iran, Harris called Russia the “winner” of the conflict. She said Trump has had to lift sanctions on Russia “because there has been a restriction on the flow of oil … which means Russia is making more money.”
Harris also urged attendees to support Sen. Jon Ossoff, the Georgia Democrat seeking reelection, as Democrats aim to narrow the Republican majority in Congress.
Ahead of the event, the Republican National Committee released a statement criticizing Harris and Ossoff on issues including immigration and the economy.
“Georgians are still paying the price for Kamala Harris and Jon Ossoff’s agenda, from open borders to Bidenomics. No one cares what Harris has to say, and no one trusts Ossoff to put them ahead of the radical left,” said RNC spokeswoman Emma Hall.
Audience members said Harris’ message resonated with them on both a personal and political level. Tresa Hester said, “To see a woman of color up there … we didn’t have that type of representation, and representation matters.”
Attendee Jasmin Stancil pointed to Harris’ comments about younger voters, saying, “What she said about my generation, Gen Z, us being more active in politics, being more aware of politics.”
The Savannah appearance marked the final stop on a monthslong tour that included events across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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