Kamala Harris, who launched her campaign for president, has long been a favorite of Hollywood donors.

Kamala Harris has launched her campaign for the White House, after President Joe Biden stepped aside Sunday under pressure from party leaders.

The vice president has Biden’s endorsement, and is unchallenged as yet for the Democratic nomination, which will be formally decided at the Aug. 19 convention in Chicago.

“I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” Harris said in a statement. “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. We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”

In her statement, the vice president paid tribute to Biden’s “extraordinary leadership,” saying he had achieved more in one term than many presidents do in two.

  • kromem@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I agree Whitmer would be the best chance at beating Trump in general.

    But I do think that Harris can still do that job and that there’s logistical reasons why it’s going to be that.

    I wish we’d have Whitmer, but I’m not terrified of it being Harris the way I was if Biden stayed in the race.

    And if she picks a good VP that helps round out the ticket with the middle of the country, I could see the new ticket getting momentum.