With Election Day looming, Kamala Harris made a last-minute campaign stop in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Monday, hoping to energize supporters in the final hours.

Democratic presidential nominee and current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a rally at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie on Oct. 14, 2024.

However, her attempts to rally the crowd with a chant of “Let’s get out the vote!” fell notably flat, drawing attention for the lackluster response from her audience.

In front of a crowd that had already started a chant of her name, “Ka-ma-la,” Harris decided to switch things up, attempting to lead the audience with a different chant.

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She energetically shouted, “Let’s vote! Let’s get out the vote!” while pumping her fist for emphasis.

Despite her efforts, her rallying cries failed to resonate, as most of the crowd simply stood by, watching and recording the moment on their phones.

Harris repeated the phrase “Let’s get out the vote” six times, but her words didn’t catch on, and the crowd didn’t join in the chant.

Harris concluded her attempt with a spirited “Let’s win!” followed by her characteristic laugh, which has often appeared in moments of tension or awkwardness.

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The incident was widely circulated online, with many questioning the effectiveness of Harris’s rallying tactics and whether her campaign had managed to generate enthusiasm among Democratic voters.

At another Kamala Rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she allegedly bussed people in and still couldn’t fill a school gymnasium.

This isn’t the first time Harris has faced a tepid response during public appearances.

Early in her political career, and long before being named the Democratic nominee, she encountered a similar response during a visit with students from historically Black colleges and universities.

When introduced to the students, former White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms encouraged the crowd to stand and applaud as Harris entered.

After Kamala greeted the students, Bottoms had to prompt them further, saying, “You can clap, it’s okay!” Despite her efforts, only a few attendees responded with polite applause.

Another memorable moment occurred in Nevada during her 2020 presidential campaign.

Addressing a crowd, Harris asked if they were ready for her to lead the country as president.

Her question was met with an unexpectedly honest response, with some audience members audibly shouting “No!”—a moment that added to the perception of her struggle to connect with certain groups of voters.

In yet another instance, Harris attempted an unusual tactic during a campaign event, encouraging the audience to shout their own names aloud. She instructed the crowd, “Now, I want each of you to shout your own name. Do that.”

Despite her enthusiasm, her audience remained silent, and the request went largely unanswered.

These incidents have led some to question whether Harris’s campaign efforts are resonating with voters.

While the campaign may be eager to position her as a charismatic and energizing figure on the trail, her recent appearances have sparked conversations about her ability to captivate and motivate audiences in the way that previous Democratic figures like Barack Obama were able to achieve.

In a time when each public appearance and rally can sway undecided voters, Harris’s Pennsylvania rally serves as an example of the challenges her campaign faces in rallying supporters.