Former President Barack Obama, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are yet to make their stand clear on supporting Kamala Harris for the presidency. This comes after several leaders of the Democrat Party on Sunday showed their support for Vice President Kamala Harris as their new presidential candidate, reports Politico.
“In the days ahead, we will be navigating uncharted waters. But I have extraordinary confidence that our party’s leaders will be able to build a process that will produce an outstanding nominee,” former President Barack Obama said in a post on the Medium platform.
However, the statement falls short of officially endorsing Harris for the top job. Obama’s endorsement of Harris will be significant as the Democratic National Convention is being held in Obama’s home turf Chicago from August 19 to 22.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s response to Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race was highly complimentary of Biden, but contained nothing that indicated she endorsed Harris.
“President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values, and leadership makes him one of the most important presidents in American history. With love and gratitude to President Biden, who has always believed in the promise of America and given the people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment,” he said on X.
After President Joe Biden endorsed her as the new presidential nominee, Harris received the support of many Democrats, such as former President Bill Clinton and former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. In a statement, Clinton said, “We are proud to join the president in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do everything we can to support her.”
Congressman Ro Khanna also endorsed Kamala Harris, saying, “I am proud to endorse Kamala Harris as our nominee. Her pioneering candidacy as the first African American woman and the first Asian American to be sworn in as president will be a jolt of energy in our party. Our party can now move forward with a message of hope and a vision for the future.”
Congressman Jim Clyburn, who represents South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, said he supports President Biden’s endorsement of Harris.
He said, “I support the good judgment she has demonstrated in choosing Vice President Harris to lead this country, and I am proud today to follow her leadership by endorsing her candidacy as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in 2024.”
The goal now for Harris’s supporters is to garner enough supporters to help her win the nomination when the Democratic National Convention begins.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who has been touted as a potential vice presidential running mate for Harris, called on the party to unite behind her and focus on winning the election.
“The best path forward for the Democratic Party is to quickly unify behind Vice President Harris and refocus on winning the presidency. The margin in this race could not be clearer, and the path to victory in November runs through Pennsylvania, starting with this collective work. I will do everything I can to help elect Kamala Harris as the 47th president of the United States,” Shapiro said in a statement on X.
With barely a month to go until the Democratic Party convention in Chicago, the task ahead is daunting; Donald Trump has already taken the lead and only a united front can hope to snatch the initiative from him.
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