Lady Gaga backs Kamala Harris; joins Pennsylvania rally
What's the story
Pop icon Lady Gaga will be rallying support for the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz presidential ticket in Pennsylvania, an important swing state, on the eve of the 2024 US Presidential Election. The singer-actor announced her participation on Instagram, writing, "It's time to get ready to vote—I'll see you guys in Pennsylvania." She captioned her post: "Harris Walz 2024" with an American flag and praying hands emojis.
Celebrity lineup
Gaga to join star-studded 'Get Out the Vote' events
To note, Gaga will join one of two star-studded "Get Out the Vote" events in Pennsylvania on Monday (November 4). She is set to appear at a Philadelphia rally with fellow celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Ricky Martin, Jazmine Sullivan, The Roots, DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Adam Blackstone. Katy Perry, Andra Day, and D-Nice will appear at a separate Pittsburgh rally.
Path to presidency
Gaga aside, Harrison Ford also made a rare endorsement
Meanwhile, in addition to Gaga, Harrison Ford made a rare endorsement for Harris. The 82-year-old actor stated, "I'm telling people I've never met who I'm voting for and why I think they might do the same. This election, I'm casting my ballot for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Do I agree with every one of their policies? Of course not. Do I think they're perfect? C'mon, for crying out loud, they're people just like you and me."
Election stakes
Pennsylvania holds the key to Harris's presidential bid
The Pennsylvania rallies are among a series of campaign events planned in swing states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. According to a New York Times/Siena poll and a Morning Consult poll released on Sunday, Harris and Donald Trump are currently tied in Pennsylvania, with each candidate getting 48% support from likely voters. Earlier polls had shown Trump leading by one point in the state.