Who Already Have Endorsed Kamala Harris?
US Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a campaign event at James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, 11 July 2024. Photo: EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER
July 21, 2024 Hour: 5:21 pm
The former Democrat president Bill Clinton and his wife the former US Sate Secretary and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton published a statement saying they join millions of Americans in thanking President Biden.
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In addition, they expressed their endorse to Kamala Harris saying being “honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her.”
The politicians couple also emphasized their concerns “for our country than the threat posed by a second Trump term. He has promised to be a dictator on day one, and the recent ruling by his servile Supreme Court will only embolden him to further shred the Constitution.”
On the other hand former president Barack Obama (Dem) asked nominee “an extraordinary candidate” and avoided backing Kamala Harris.
“We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges.” Obama said.
Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in his X account, applauded Biden “not only as a great president and lawmaker, but a truly incredible human being” and assured that the president’s decision was not easy “but once again he put his country, his party and our future first”.
Among other Democratic congressmen, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, president of the Hispanic caucus in Congress, described Biden as a “consequential” presidents in the country’s history, committed to protecting his “legacy” and expressed support for him and Harris in the next stage of the game.
In addition have endorsed her:
- Washington Sen. Patty Murray said she is behind Harris “100 percent.”
- South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, one of Biden’s closest allies, said, “I am proud to follow his lead in support of her candidacy.”
- Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said she “has the experience, energy, and resolve to lead our nation.”
- Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy said he will be “enthusiastically supporting my friend.”
- Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono, Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and California Sen. Laphonza Butler also said they would support Harris.
- Along with many Democratic House lawmakers, the Congressional Black Caucus — a key constituency for any nominee — said it “fully backs” the vice president.
