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Prominent US Governors rally behind Harris

They were considered potential frontrunners for the US Democrats - but now influential governors are rallying behind Vice President Harris.

The Democratic Newsom endorses Harris (archive image)
The Democratic Newsom endorses Harris (archive image)

US election campaign - Prominent US Governors rally behind Harris

After Joe Biden's withdrawal from the US Presidency race, prominent democratic governors have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the front-runner. "Tough. Fearless. Tenacious. In the face of our threatened democracy and uncertain future, there is no one more qualified to pursue the case against Donald Trump's dark vision and lead our country in a healthier direction than the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris," wrote California Governor Gavin Newsom on the platform X.Newsom, who himself was considered a potential successor to Biden, played on Harris' past as California Attorney General and her opponent's status as a convicted criminal.

Similarly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed his support for Harris. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper also did so. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is a crucial and contested swing state, had already ruled out her candidacy. She, however, held back on a direct endorsement for Harris.

Biden had suggested Harris as his successor during his announcement of his withdrawal.

  1. The United States of America's democratic future in the 2024 US Elections is seeing a prominent shift, with many party officials advocating for Vice President Kamala Harris's leadership, following former President Joe Biden's withdrawal.
  2. Amidst the escalating US election campaign for 2024, former President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his potential successor, citing her qualifications to counteract former President Donald Trump's vision.
  3. In the aftermath of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the US Presidency race, prominent figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom have shifted their support to Vice President Kamala Harris, lauding her tenacity and qualifications to lead the country.
  4. As the 2024 US Elections approach, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined the ranks of supporters for Vice President Kamala Harris, praising her strong standing in the face of a controversial election history.
  5. The influential role of Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Elections 2024 has garnered significant attention, including the backing of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, as well as key figures like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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