Kamala Harris Secures Democratic Nomination, Eyes Unite and Defeat Donald Trump
In a major milestone in her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to clinch the Democratic nomination. Harris made the announcement on Twitter, calling attention to “two different clear visions” between herself and her main opponent, former President Donald Trump. She noted that the choice between the two candidates reflects a stark difference in policies and perspective, with her representing a future that strengthens America’s democracy.
Harris’ campaign gained momentum after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the race and endorsed her candidacy. Since then, she has been raking in campaign donations and contributions. According to Reuters, the new campaign has raised $81 million by Monday, almost matching President Biden’s $95 million campaign funds.
ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, announced on Sunday that nearly $50 million had been raised from small donors to fund Harris’ election campaign. The organization stated that the sum is the biggest fundraising day in the 2024 cycle, with small-dollar donors eager to take on the election.
In addition to the fundraising success, Harris received endorsements from prominent Democrats, including Maxine Waters, Raphael Warnock, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and celebrities like Shonda Rhimes, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Questlove.
The campaign’s next steps include selecting a running mate and focusing on the general election. Reports suggest that a shortlist of popular Democratic hopefuls is being considered, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
Harris has pledged to continue her campaign, focusing on uniting the Democratic party and the nation, and ultimately defeating Donald Trump in the general election.
Sources:
- Reuters: “Kamala Harris closes nomination with delegates secured, campaign raises $81m”
- ActBlue: “Record-Breaking Fundraising Day: $46.7 Million Raised for Kamala Harris”
- Twitter: Kamala Harris’ official account
