Harris' biggest competitors are clearing the field
It looks like no one is challenging Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party's presidential candidate position. Several potential Biden heirs have given Harris the lead.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who was considered a possible Democratic Party presidential candidate, has spoken out about his decision not to run for Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris. "Tough. Brave. Tenacious," he wrote on X. No one is better suited to challenge Republican candidate Donald Trump than Harris, Newsom emphasized.
The democracy and the future of the USA are at stake, Newsom warned. Harris can lead the country in a "cleaner direction" in contrast to Trump's "dark vision," he added.
Biden announced on Sunday that he would not be seeking a second term due to the massive doubts about his mental and physical fitness. He endorsed Harris as the Democratic Party's candidate for the November election. Harris announced that she would win the nomination as the democratic presidential candidate and defeat Trump.
Prominent US Governors Support Harris
Harris' candidacy is not yet certain. The delegates will officially choose a candidate or a candidate at the party convention in Chicago in August. With Newsom, one of her main rivals for the presidential nomination has now dropped out.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also announced that he would support Harris. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made similar comments. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who had already ruled out her candidacy, has not yet committed to a direct support for Harris. "My role in this election will remain the same: doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump," Whitmer wrote on X.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker remains a realistic option. The heir to the Hyatt Hotel chain is a Democrat version of Trump and just as outspoken. He has not yet commented on the Biden withdrawal.
States Support Harris
Harris needs the support of 1,969 of the 3,936 democratic delegates to be nominated for the presidency at the Chicago convention from August 19-22. Tennessee was the first state to pledge its 70 delegates to Harris, it was further reported. The 50 state party chairs had unanimously endorsed Harris as the new frontrunner in a phone conference, it was reported in party circles.
Most delegates had spoken for Biden with Harris as his vice president in the primaries. After Biden's withdrawal, they are no longer bound by this. Biden was the designated candidate of the party, but he does not have the authority to determine the official Democratic nominee.
Hart, a prominent political analyst, expressed his belief that Harris' fearlessness in standing against powerful competitors in the field of politics will be a significant advantage in her bid for the presidency. Despite being known for his stubbornness, even some of Harris' competitors have conceded her strong leadership qualities and potential to lead the country effectively. In light of Biden's withdrawal, Harris' former competitor, Harris Jr., publicly pledged his support, acknowledging her being the best candidate to challenge Republican candidate Donald Trump.
