In a recent interview with Axios, Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine) stated that he would not commit to voting for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming November election. Golden's hesitancy is not limited to Harris alone, as he previously expressed concerns about President Biden's age and health before Biden dropped out of the race.

Golden emphasized that while he may have reservations about Biden, he believes Harris is capable of serving a full four-year term as president. His comments come in the wake of his vote, along with five other House Democrats, for a resolution denouncing the Biden administration's handling of the Southern border, with specific criticism directed towards Harris.

Notably, Golden's stance is significant considering that he represents a swing district and is among a small number of congressional Democrats who have not endorsed Harris yet. Many of these Democrats hold vulnerable seats and may be strategically evaluating their support for the presumptive nominee.

Another prominent figure who has not endorsed Harris is Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who stands as the lone holdout among Senate Democrats. Tester has called for an open primary process, diverging from the majority of his party who have already rallied behind Harris.

The significance of these endorsements, or the lack thereof, arises from the challenges that Harris will face in her bid to defeat former President Donald Trump. She will have to overcome President Biden's polling deficits and address concerns about her appeal to working-class voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Adding to the momentum for Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) recently endorsed her as the Democratic presidential nominee, joining other major figures within the party who have already given their support.

As the campaign progresses, it is clear that Harris will face tests encompassing both her ability to gain traction among traditional Democratic voters and her capacity to address the criticisms aimed at the Biden administration.