- Kamala Harris wins enough support to clinch Democratic nomination
- A survey by the Associated Press confirmed that Harris has received endorsements from over 1,976 delegates
- CBS reports that full delegations from at least 27 states have endorsed Harris
- This surge in support follows President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race on Sunday
Kamala Harris wins enough support to clinch Democratic nomination
Vice-President Kamala Harris has enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, according to CBS News. A survey by the Associated Press confirmed that Harris has received endorsements from over 1,976 delegates, the required number to secure the nomination in the first round of voting.
Expressing her gratitude, Harris stated she was “proud” to have earned “broad support” and eagerly anticipates formally accepting the nomination.
Delegates, selected to represent their electoral areas at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), play a crucial role in the party’s nominating process. While these endorsements are non-binding, if Harris maintains her current level of support until delegates vote from August 1-7, she will officially win the nomination.
CBS reports that full delegations from at least 27 states have endorsed Harris. This surge in support follows President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race on Sunday.
Since Biden’s announcement, Harris’s campaign has seen a significant influx of donations and endorsements from leading Democrats. Speaking to her campaign team in Wilmington, Delaware, Harris highlighted the upcoming 106 days until Election Day, emphasising the hard work ahead.
Speaking to staff at her campaign’s headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday evening, Harris told campaign staff: “We have 106 days until Election Day and in that time, we have some hard work to do.”
Harris took the team through her vision of the country and the views that she says separate this campaign from Trump’s, saying she would gladly put her record up against his.
“Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country,” she said. “One focuses on the future, the other focuses on the past. Donald Trump wants to take our country backwards… We believe in a brighter future that makes room for all Americans.”
She also noted Biden’s accomplishments, saying her time serving as his vice-president was “one of the greatest honours of my life”.
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