Janice R. Andrews
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged victorious in the Democratic field for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marking a momentous event in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s decision to resign. Priorities for Harris’s campaign were protecting abortion rights and bolstering the middle class, on which she has been outspoken. In the meanwhile, Biden has emphasized that his decision to drop out of the race was the right one and asked Democrats to completely back Harris in her presidential campaign.
Harris Describes His Top Election Concerns
Vice President Kamala Harris recently slammed Republican presidential contender Donald Trump and highlighted her goals if she were to win the presidency while visiting campaign personnel in Delaware. Harris stressed the value of advancing the middle class and defending the right to an abortion. “We will fight for reproductive freedom, knowing that if Trump gets the chance, he will sign an abortion ban to outlaw abortion in every single state,” Harris stated.
Following the Supreme Court of the United States’ 2022 decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, more states now have stricter abortion laws. Reproductive rights protection has been stated by Harris as a major platform for her campaign.
Biden’s ‘Embrace’ Call to Democrats Harris Kamala
President Joe Biden urged party members to support Vice President Kamala Harris in his first remarks after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential contest. In a phone conversation with campaign workers, Biden reaffirmed his unwavering support for Harris and promised to assist her campaign. “I want the squad to give her a hug. From his house in Delaware, Biden declared, “She’s the best.” Although he conceded that some people might have been surprised by his choice to withdraw, he insisted that it was the correct course of action.
Harris Admits to ‘Rollercoaster’ Transition
Following President Biden’s announcement, Kamala Harris spoke on the difficulties of the transition. She recognized the emotional rollercoaster of recent events while expressing desire to win the Democratic presidential nomination in a speech to her personnel. The leaders of Biden’s reelection campaign, Jen O’Malley Dillon and Julie Chavez Rodriguez, were to remain in charge of Harris’s campaign, she said.
Thinking back to her days as a prosecutor in California, Harris compared Donald Trump to “predators and cheaters,” citing her experiences going after offenders of all stripes in that capacity.
Harris Will See Netanyahu and Attract International Notice
During his visit to Washington, DC, this week, Kamala Harris will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in addition to campaigning domestically. Netanyahu and President Joe Biden will not be meeting one-on-one at the White House. The gathering emphasizes Harris’s growing influence in American politics as well as her presence on the global scene.
Remarkable Achievement in Fundraising
Within the first 24 hours of Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race and his support of Kamala Harris, the Harris campaign announced a remarkable fundraising total of $81 million. This astounding amount, which also includes donations from joint fundraising organizations and the Democratic National Committee, is the greatest single-day total in American history as well as the largest 24-hour total in the 2024 campaign.
Republican Choice for Vice President The Campaign Appearance of JD Vance
JD Vance, the Republican contender for vice president, attended his first campaign event by himself in Middletown, Ohio. Vance denounced the method used to remove Joe Biden from the contest, referring to it as “a threat to democracy.” In spite of these assertions, Harris’s team is attempting to obtain enough delegates’ endorsement to guarantee her nomination.
Congressmen Will Support Harris
Vice President Harris is anticipated to meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss supporting her as the Democratic presidential contender. The party’s efforts to unite around Harris and build support in advance of the DNC are symbolized by this gathering.
Supporting Words Coming In
Kamala Harris has received the formal endorsement of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for President. Pelosi voiced confidence in Harris’s abilities to guide the nation to victory in November and lauded her political savvy. Pelosi joins Governors Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom, and Andy Beshear as well as other notable Democrats in endorsing Harris.
Overnight, the Harris Campaign Raises Nearly $50 Million
Within the first 15 hours after Biden’s support, Harris generated $49.6 million in donations, demonstrating the strength of her campaign. This huge amount strengthens Harris’s standing in the race by adding to the campaign’s already sizeable war fund.
International Applause for Biden’s Choice
World leaders have commended Joe Biden’s decision to resign, notably Emmanuel Macron, the president of France. Macron applauded Biden’s decision-making bravery and sense of responsibility. The influence of US political movements on the world stage is shown by this worldwide acknowledgment.
Harris Stops by the Campaign Office
To begin the first full day of her campaign, Kamala Harris met with colleagues in her Wilmington, Delaware, campaign headquarters. She thanked the personnel for their support and reaffirmed her desire to win the election. “We can win this together,” Harris posted on social media.
Honoring Biden’s Legacy
During her initial speech following Biden’s resignation, Harris praised the President’s record of achievements. She emphasized that she has personally observed Biden’s honesty, integrity, and dedication to the American people during their time in government.
Democratic Cohesion in Support of Harris
Prominent Democrats are supporting Kamala Harris, and no prominent party officials have announced their intention to challenge her. This solidarity raises the possibility that Harris may emerge as the Democratic nominee, paving the way for an extraordinary election in November. Harris is in a strong position to challenge Donald Trump in the general election, especially with Biden’s support and the support of influential Democratic leaders.
In order to become the first female, Black, and South Asian president of the United States, Kamala Harris will need to maintain her emphasis throughout the campaign on defending abortion rights, bolstering the middle class, and uniting the Democratic Party. With profound ramifications for the nation’s future course, the approaching election seems to be a turning point in American history.
