Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Her Bid for the Democratic Nomination for Presidential Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her ambition to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for the November presidential elections, vying to defeat President Donald Trump. This comes after 81-year-old Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, announced his withdrawal from the race.
Harris Praises Biden’s Decision to Endorse Her
Harris praised Biden’s selfless decision to endorse her as his replacement, calling it a "selfless and patriotic act." In a statement, she expressed her commitment to unite the Democratic Party and the nation to defeat Trump, stating, "I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party – and unite our nation – to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda."
Biden’s Endorsement Boosts Harris’ Chances
Biden, who endorsed Harris, expressed his support for her on social media, affirming his confidence in her ability to defeat Trump. Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also praised Biden’s decision to drop out of the race, endorsing Harris as his replacement.
Democratic Party Promises a Transparent Process to Select a New Candidate
In response to Biden’s withdrawal, the Democratic Party has promised a transparent and orderly process to select a new candidate for the November elections. Party Chairman Jaime Harrison released a statement, outlining the process to move forward as a united Democratic Party behind a candidate who can defeat Trump in November.
Timeline
- July 21, 2024: Vice President Kamala Harris announces her bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination for the November presidential elections.
- July 21, 2024: Joe Biden announces his withdrawal from the race, endorsing Kamala Harris as his replacement.
- July 21, 2024: Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, endorse Kamala Harris.
Authoritative Source
- FOUNTAIN: AFP