Shortly after President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris received his endorsement and announced her intention to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination to run against Donald Trump in November, reported NBC NEWS.
In a statement, Harris said: I am honored to have the President’s endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination. Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And that is what I will continue to do in the days and weeks ahead.
She added: I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party and unite our nation to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.
In a way, Biden’s momentous decision on Sunday marks the beginning of a long-anticipated 2028 Democratic primary campaign expected to feature a broad cast of rising stars in the party.
However, the sudden start and a shortened four-month timeline mean Harris starts out with a massive advantage, a campaign apparatus and millions in funds she can inherit, as well as rapid endorsements from broad swaths of the party eager to quickly settle on a nominee.
It’s uncertain whether any prominent Democrats will challenge Harris in what could be a murky process to replace Biden. And if the party coalesces around her, some of those future presidential prospects could become contenders for her vice presidential pick.
A source close to the Harris campaign effort said she has been working hard to get support from all the potential candidates. “She’s already rallying all the potential candidates behind her; you’re going to see everyone fall into place.” the source conveyed.
While some quickly endorsed Harris on Sunday, other rumored or would-be candidates are keeping their cards close to the vest, with most of them refraining from discussing Biden’s succession.
On his part, California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly endorsed Harris on Sunday afternoon, stressing that no one is better to prosecute the case against Trump than Harris.
