Vice President Kamala Harris is committed to uniting the Democratic Party following President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection.
Shortly after Biden’s announcement, he endorsed Harris as the new Democratic nominee.
“I am grateful for the President’s endorsement and my goal is to earn and secure this nomination,” Harris stated.
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Harris, the first female vice president in the U.S., has consistently supported Biden despite calls from many elected Democrats for him to step down. In her statement on Sunday, she praised Biden’s legacy.
“His extraordinary record of achievements is unparalleled in modern American history, surpassing the legacies of multiple two-term presidents,” she remarked.
Harris continued, “Through this selfless and patriotic decision, President Biden is exemplifying his lifelong commitment to prioritizing the American people and the nation above all else.“
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Regarding the possibility of leading the Democratic ticket, Harris emphasized her determination to prevent Donald Trump from winning in November.
“Throughout this past year, I have traveled extensively across the country, engaging with Americans to underscore the critical choice in this pivotal election. And that is precisely what I intend to continue in the coming days and weeks,” she affirmed.
Scripps News reported that there was a White House staff meeting on Sunday following the president’s decision to withdraw from the race. A source familiar with the discussion mentioned that Anita Dunn urged staff members to focus on “getting the work done” and highlighting the achievements of the Biden-Harris administration.
She also emphasized the importance of everyone coming together to support and defend Harris.
Scripps News confirmed that Harris submitted paperwork to the Federal Election Commission on Sunday to run for president.
