US Democrats Unite Behind Harris as She Kicks Off Campaign
Washington DC, The Gulf Observer: In an unprecedented turn of events, Democrats have rapidly coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris as she raced to secure the party’s nomination to take on Donald Trump in November. This follows President Joe Biden’s sensational exit from the race.
Armed with Biden’s endorsement, the 59-year-old garnered the backing of a flood of Democratic leaders on her first full day of campaigning on Monday. The swift consolidation of support underscores the party’s confidence in Harris’s leadership and ability to continue Biden’s legacy.
On the same day, Harris presided over a White House celebration for championship college basketball teams. In her remarks, she praised Biden for leaving a legacy “unmatched in modern history,” though she made no reference to her own sudden elevation to presidential candidate.
The symbolism of the current vice president having the White House to herself, in the absence of Biden who is nursing a Covid infection at his Delaware beach house, was striking. As Harris prepares for her first trip to campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, her supporters are hopeful that her candidacy will unify the party and energize the electorate.
As the nation watches this new chapter unfold, the Democratic Party is positioning itself for a vigorous campaign to retain the White House and uphold the values and policies championed by President Biden.
