Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee against Republican Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey.
This support
came in the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his bid for
reelection. The party quickly united behind Harris, aiming to move past
internal disputes and focus on defeating Trump with just over 100 days until
Election Day.
Top Democratic leaders and
organizations rallied behind Harris, and her campaign set a new 24-hour record
for presidential donations. State delegations, including those from Texas and
California, confirmed their support for Harris, and by Monday night, she had well
over the 1,976 delegates needed to win on the first ballot, according to the AP
tally.
California Democratic Chairman
Rusty Hicks noted the overwhelming support for Harris within the state’s
delegation. Although the AP hasn't formally declared Harris the presumptive
nominee due to the upcoming convention vote, the momentum is firmly behind her.
In a statement, Harris
expressed gratitude to President Biden and the Democratic Party for their
support. She emphasized her intention to earn the nomination and win the
election, focusing on uniting the party and the nation.
Biden, addressing his decision
to step aside, expressed his unwavering support for Harris. He affirmed his
commitment to campaign on her behalf and urged Democrats to continue their
mission to defeat Trump.
Harris's campaign, which
swiftly transitioned from Biden’s reelection effort, experienced a surge in
donations and volunteer registrations. High-profile endorsements, including
from governors and party leaders, solidified her position.
The Democratic National
Convention is set for August, with a virtual roll call expected to formalize
Harris’s nomination. If elected, Harris would make history as the first woman
and first person of South Asian descent to become president.
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