VP Kamala Harris lauds Illinois as model for nation on protecting abortion rights

In a visit to Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday urged voters to stand up for abortion rights by voting for Democrats at the ballot box, capping a polarizing week that included a national abortion ban proposal — and an abortion ban in neighboring Indiana.

"This is the home of Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. This is the home of Harold Washington and Carol Moseley Braun and Barack Obama. This is the home of hope and change," Harris said at a political rally at the University of Illinois Chicago.

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Vice President Harris lauds Illinois as model for nation on protecting abortion rights: 'This is the home of hope and change'

In her fourth trip to Illinois since taking office, the vice president warned that reproductive rights are under assault across the nation. "And so we need you to get the vote out this November because truly, truly, this election, I do believe will determine the future of not only your home state but our home country, Harris said at rally at the University of Illinois Chicago.

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