INDIANAPOLIS — The cheers of 6,000 Soros of Zeta Phi Beta, a historically Black sorority, boomed in Indianapolis as Vice President Kamala Harris shared a glimpse of her personality while shedding light on her priorities if elected.
In her keynote address that lasted just under 15 minutes, she addressed abortion rights.
"Well, let me tell you something -- when I am President of the United States, and when Congress passes a law to restore those freedoms, I will sign it into law. We are not playing around."
Tyreon Robertson, who traveled from Atlanta, said Harris' words resonated with her, telling WHAS11 the part of her message that stood out the most was about the nation coming together.
"She will have my vote," Robertson said. "Us coming together, getting more of the Black culture to come out here and vote. Building a community of stronger women."
Her speech on Wednesday is just her second address on the road since getting President Joe Biden's blessing to lead the Democratic ticket this November -- and just three days since she made a string of calls to potential running mate candidates, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
On Monday, Beshear told WHAS11 the vice president called him Sunday, shortly after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, to ask for his support.
"I fully endorse her and will do everything I can to help her win," the Governor said.
According to ABC News, Beshear is among a handful of Democrats asked to send materials for vetting. A Morning Consult poll just released Wednesday ranks Beshear as the second most popular governor in the country.
Hector Louis of Jackson, Mississippi, told WHAS11 the vice president's energy is younger, but mature which seems to be resonating with young voters.
"I think the country is full of a younger generation of people -- so they're out of touch with a lot of the politicians who are sitting in their position now," he said. "She brings a younger energy, but maturity. Because she’s just old enough and just young enough at the same time to do the job.”
Louis said he knows of Beshear, saying "he's on the list for a reason," but he'll support whoever Harris choses as her running mate.
Robertson said she didn't know who Beshear was.
"I would have to ask my son about that," she said, adding that she hopes whoever the new vice president is that it's someone "who's going to save the world."
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