Vice-president has support from key figures, including Biden, but there are notable absentees from the listUS election — live updatesHere are some of the key figures in the Democratic party who have already endorsed Kamala Harris to pick up the party’s presidential nomination in Joe Biden’s stead.Gavin Newsom: frequently tipped as a possible alternative to Biden in recent weeks, the California governor has backed Harris, saying “no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump’s dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s vice-president”.Pete Buttigieg: Biden’s transport secretary who ran for the Democratic nomination for 2020, said: “Kamala Harris is now the right person to take up the torch, defeat Donald Trump, and succeed Joe Biden as president. I will do all that I can to help her win this election to lead America forward as our next president.”Josh Shapiro: the Pennsylvania governor said: “I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades. She has served the country honorably and is ready to be president.”Gretchen Whitmer: another name that had been in the frame, has not given vocal backing to Harris by name, but issued a statement saying: “My job in this election will remain the same: doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump.”Chris Coons: the Delaware senator is a close Biden ally, and said on CNN: “I support Vice-President Harris. I am very hopeful that we will come out of our convention next month united.”Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: the New York congresswoman wrote in a statement: “Kamala Harris will be the next president of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November. Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy. Let’s get to work.”Cori Bush: the Missouri representative backed Harris to the hilt, saying: “Black women are the backbone of the Democratic party and it is past time for us to lead our country forward. Kamala Harris is more than ready to lead this moment.”Jamaal Bowman: The New York congressman called Harris “the most qualified and best choice to lead” the Democratic party forward in November’s presidential election.Kirsten Gillibrand: describing Harris as “my friend”, the New York senator said “I’m proud to endorse her – and I’m eager to join her in this fight.”Amy Klobuchar: stating that Harris has served “with honor and distinction”, the Minnesota senator said “she will be the candidate to bring us together to win in November.”Bill and Hillary Clinton: the former president and former secretary of state and defeated candidate in 2016 Hillary Clinton issued a joint statement which said “Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we’ve got to elect.”Elizabeth Warren: the veteran senator also voiced her support, saying “When you’re up against a convicted felon, who better than a former prosecutor to take it straight to Donald Trump? She’s ready to do this job, and she’s going to win.”Joe Biden: last and by no means least, the president himself said “I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats – it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.” Continue reading…
Vice-president has support from key figures, including Biden, but there are notable absentees from the list
Here are some of the key figures in the Democratic party who have already endorsed Kamala Harris to pick up the party’s presidential nomination in Joe Biden’s stead.
Gavin Newsom: frequently tipped as a possible alternative to Biden in recent weeks, the California governor has backed Harris, saying “no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump’s dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s vice-president”.
Pete Buttigieg: Biden’s transport secretary who ran for the Democratic nomination for 2020, said: “Kamala Harris is now the right person to take up the torch, defeat Donald Trump, and succeed Joe Biden as president. I will do all that I can to help her win this election to lead America forward as our next president.”
Josh Shapiro: the Pennsylvania governor said: “I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades. She has served the country honorably and is ready to be president.”
Gretchen Whitmer: another name that had been in the frame, has not given vocal backing to Harris by name, but issued a statement saying: “My job in this election will remain the same: doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump.”
Chris Coons: the Delaware senator is a close Biden ally, and said on CNN: “I support Vice-President Harris. I am very hopeful that we will come out of our convention next month united.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: the New York congresswoman wrote in a statement: “Kamala Harris will be the next president of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November. Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy. Let’s get to work.”
Cori Bush: the Missouri representative backed Harris to the hilt, saying: “Black women are the backbone of the Democratic party and it is past time for us to lead our country forward. Kamala Harris is more than ready to lead this moment.”
Jamaal Bowman: The New York congressman called Harris “the most qualified and best choice to lead” the Democratic party forward in November’s presidential election.
Kirsten Gillibrand: describing Harris as “my friend”, the New York senator said “I’m proud to endorse her – and I’m eager to join her in this fight.”
Amy Klobuchar: stating that Harris has served “with honor and distinction”, the Minnesota senator said “she will be the candidate to bring us together to win in November.”
Bill and Hillary Clinton: the former president and former secretary of state and defeated candidate in 2016 Hillary Clinton issued a joint statement which said “Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we’ve got to elect.”
Elizabeth Warren: the veteran senator also voiced her support, saying “When you’re up against a convicted felon, who better than a former prosecutor to take it straight to Donald Trump? She’s ready to do this job, and she’s going to win.”
Joe Biden: last and by no means least, the president himself said “I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats – it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
