Voters speak out on Vice President Harris’ message following Redford ruling

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Vice President Kamala Harris is in Michigan today on the campaign trail. His two saves include Redford Townsh. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Michigan on the campaign trail. Its two stops include Redford Township and Flint.

The presidential candidate invited guests to the Redford Township Fire Department, including firefighters, their families and members of various unions.

“Ultimately, when unions are strong, America is strong,” Harris said.

Josh Woodford, a member of the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, attended the campaign rally.

He said, “All the support she has given to the unions over the last two years, and without the support of the unions, it would make our job much more difficult. Whether it’s job site safety, support for our union pension, anything like that, it really helps.

About a mile away in Donutown, 7 News Detroit spoke with some of its regular customers about Harris’ presence in town.

Voter Deborah Quarles said: “All she can do is present a strong message about what her agenda will be if she is elected president, and she must remind those who have doubts about the January 6 date.”

When asked what issues are important to him, voter Marvin Johnson responded: “I’m thinking about small businesses (and) giving people low-interest loans of $50,000.”

Voter Dan Sutherland said: “I think she can do a very good job actually, but I don’t like the idea of ​​her being blamed for everything that happens even though she hasn’t been president. But you know, she will have her chance if she gets in. I hope she does.

During her 17-minute speech, Harris reiterated a number of her campaign promises, such as investing in manufacturing, tackling the housing shortage, helping small businesses get started and fighting inflation.

Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Detroit

Harris said, “So we have a plan to reduce costs in everything from health care to groceries, including what I did during my tenure as attorney general, which is that we need to tackle corporate price gouging. »

She continued: “We have to do what we have to do to understand that if you want to grow the middle class, we need more tax cuts for the middle class. »

Former President Donald Trump also spoke on the economy in Saginaw on Thursday.

Trump said: “On day one of my new administration, we will end inflation and make America affordable again. It’s not affordable. They kill you. »

In response to Harris’ visit to Michigan, the Trump campaign released the following statement: