Hillary Clinton Praises Kamala Harris, Touts Her Presidential Prospects
In a highly anticipated address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, the party’s presidential candidate, as a defender of democracy and the US Constitution. Clinton’s endorsement comes as the highly contested presidential election approaches, with Harris vying to become the nation’s first woman president.
Speaking on Tuesday, Clinton welcomed the enthusiastic crowd with a minute-long applause, stating that Harris would work tirelessly to lower costs for hard-working families, create good-paying jobs, and restore abortion rights nationwide. Clinton emphasized Harris’s commitment to defending democracy and the US Constitution, ensuring America’s protection from both foreign and domestic enemies.
Clinton’s speech highlighted the energy and momentum behind Harris’s presidential bid, with the crowd erupting in cheers as she said, “Something is happening in America. You can feel it. Something we have worked for and dreamt of for a long time.” She went on to praise Harris as a barrier-breaker, who, if elected, would raise her hand as the nation’s 47th president, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps.
Clinton also took a moment to jab at her former presidential opponent, Donald Trump, who she noted was the “first person to run for president with 34 felony convictions.” The crowd responded with chants of “Lock him up!” – a sentiment that has echoed through the 2016 presidential election, when Trump’s supporters chanted similar phrases about Clinton.
In addition to her praise for Harris, Clinton credited US President Joe Biden for restoring dignity, decency, and confidence to the White House. The convention saw a brief disruption by about 100 protesters demonstrating against Israel’s war in Gaza, but police efficiently contained the situation.
As the country heads towards the highly anticipated presidential election, Clinton’s endorsement of Harris solidifies the former First Lady’s status as a respected voice in American politics, while cementing Harris’s status as a leading contender for the nation’s highest office.
