Vice President Kamala Harris thanked President Joe Biden for his leadership following the news Sunday that he will not continue his bid for reelection.
Her statement comes amid a growing chorus of endorsements for her candidacy in the 2024 presidential race.
“On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as president of the United States and for his decades of service to our country,” she said in a statement released Sunday.
“His remarkable legacy of accomplishment is unmatched in modern American history, surpassing the legacy of many presidents who have served two terms in office,” she said.
Biden endorsed Harris in his statement on his exit, offering his “full support and endorsement” for her to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
At a July 11 press conference, Biden also hinted at his belief in Harris’ ability to lead, saying at the time: “I wouldn’t have picked her unless I thought she was qualified to be president.”
Former President Bill Clinton and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also endorsed Harris.
“We are honored to join the president in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her,” the two said in a statement on X.
In the House, Harris has received endorsements so far from:
Rep. Jamal Bowman, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Ami Bera, Rep. Eric Swallwell, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Rep. Salud Carbajal, Rep. Dan Kildee and Rep. Haley Stevens.
In the Senate, Harris has received endorsements so far from:
Sen. Mazie Hirono, Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Tina Smith, Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Ed Markey.
In her statement Sunday, Harris continued, “It is a profound honor to serve as his vice president, and I am deeply grateful to the president, [first lady] Dr. [Jill] Biden, and the entire Biden family. I first came to know President Biden through his son Beau. We were friends from our days working together as attorneys gneral of our home states. As we worked together, Beau would tell me stories about his dad. The kind of father — and the kind of man — he was. And the qualities Beau revered in his father are the same qualities, the same values, I have seen every single day in Joe’s leadership as president: His honesty and integrity. His big heart and commitment to his faith and his family. And his love of our country and the American people.”
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Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, recently expressed her gratitude to former Vice President Joe Biden for the endorsements she has received from various sources. As the election season heats up, Harris is garnering support from a wide range of individuals and organizations, all of whom believe in her ability to lead alongside Biden.
One of the most notable endorsements came from former President Barack Obama, who praised Harris as a “trailblazer” and someone who is “more than prepared for the job.” Obama’s endorsement carries significant weight within the Democratic Party and is sure to boost Harris’s standing among voters.
In addition to Obama, Harris has also received endorsements from a number of prominent politicians, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Both Warren and Sanders have praised Harris for her progressive policies and her commitment to fighting for social and economic justice.
Harris has also received endorsements from a number of organizations, including Planned Parenthood and the Human Rights Campaign. These endorsements highlight Harris’s dedication to issues such as reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights, and show that she has the support of key advocacy groups.
In a statement released after receiving these endorsements, Harris expressed her gratitude to Biden for his unwavering support throughout the campaign. She emphasized the importance of unity within the Democratic Party and stressed the need for all Democrats to come together in order to defeat President Trump in November.
Harris’s ability to attract endorsements from such a diverse group of individuals and organizations speaks to her broad appeal and her ability to unite different factions within the party. As she continues to campaign alongside Biden, these endorsements will undoubtedly help bolster her standing among voters and solidify her position as a strong and capable leader.
Overall, Kamala Harris’s expressions of gratitude for the endorsements she has received from various sources underscore her commitment to building a coalition of support and her determination to win in November. With the backing of key figures within the party and influential advocacy groups, Harris is well-positioned to make history as the first female vice president of the United States.
