Vice President Kamala Harris has declared her candidacy for the presidency, shortly after receiving an endorsement from President Joe Biden, who withdrew from the race earlier today.
“I am deeply honored to receive President Biden’s endorsement, and my commitment is to earn and secure this nomination,” Harris stated. “I will dedicate all efforts to uniting the Democratic Party and our nation to defeat Donald Trump and his radical Project 2025 agenda. With 107 days until Election Day, together we will fight and together we will triumph.”
If successful, Harris would become the first female President of the United States. In her announcement, she praised Biden’s “exceptional leadership,” noting his accomplishments in a single term that surpassed those of many two-term presidents. Harris emphasized Biden’s decision as a testament to his lifelong dedication to prioritizing the American people and the nation.
The announcement follows Biden’s written statement on Sunday, where he expressed his belief that stepping down from the race was in the country’s best interest. He thanked Harris for her partnership and swiftly endorsed her as the Democratic nominee via social media.
“My initial decision as the 2020 party nominee was to select Kamala Harris as my Vice President, which I consider my best decision,” Biden wrote. “Today, I extend my full support and endorsement for Kamala to lead our party this year.”
Supporters of Vice President Harris have been actively promoting her candidacy behind the scenes for months, anticipating today’s developments. Recent polls indicate Harris holds stronger potential against Trump compared to Biden.
“To my fellow Democrats: Let’s unite and defeat Trump. It’s time,” Biden concluded in his endorsement of Harris. The upcoming months will reveal how voters respond to this new phase in the campaign.
