Kamala Harris Gains Wide Support from Prominent Democrats for Presidential Candidacy
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In a significant show of unity, former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with several other prominent Democrats, have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate for the upcoming election. The Clintons expressed their full support for Harris, stating that America's future depends on electing her as the next president.
The list of high-profile endorsements continues to grow, with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker among those throwing their support behind Harris. Newsom highlighted Harris' ability to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and her potential to lead the country towards a healthier future.
Even previous contenders for the Democratic nomination, such as Pete Buttigieg, who now serves as the transport secretary in Biden's cabinet, have endorsed Harris. Buttigieg emphasized that Harris is the right person to continue the fight against Donald Trump and to succeed Joe Biden as president.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with fellow progressive members of the party, Congresswomen Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar, have pledged their full support to Harris. Ocasio-Cortez stressed the urgency of uniting the party and the country to defeat Trump's threat to American democracy.
In addition to these endorsements, Senator Elizabeth Warren, who also competed for the Democratic nomination in 2020, praised Harris as a proven fighter and officially endorsed her. Several Senate Democrats, including Mark Warner, Mark Kelly, Alex Padilla, and Patty Murray, have also thrown their support behind Harris, adding to the growing list of endorsements.
State delegations to the Democratic National Convention, such as Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, have expressed their support for Harris. Approximately 531 delegates have announced their backing for her, raising hopes for a successful nomination at the convention in August.
ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising platform, reported a significant surge in donations following Biden's announcement, raising over $27.5 million in just five hours for Harris' presidential campaign. This early outpouring of grassroots support indicates a growing excitement and energy around Harris as the Democratic nominee.
The influential Congressional Black Caucus, along with the six Black state attorneys general, have voiced their unwavering support for Harris, solidifying her broad base of support in the African American community.
While some notable figures have not yet endorsed Harris, including former President Obama and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who praised Biden's decision to step aside but did not mention Harris, the growing number of endorsements from prominent Democrats signifies a strong and unified support for Harris's presidential candidacy.
As the Democratic nomination process progresses, Kamala Harris continues to rally support from influential party leaders, senators, state governors, and grassroots organizations, positioning herself as a formidable candidate in the race for the presidency.