2024 US Election: Kamala Harris Officially Named Democratic Presidential Nominee, Party Buzzing With Optimism
On August 20, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee for the upcoming presidential election on November 5. The pivotal vote took place at the United Center in Chicago, where Harris, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and other prominent Democratic Party officials addressed the audience.
Delaware, President Biden’s home state, was the first state to endorse Harris’ candidacy. According to PBS News, this voting event was dubbed a “celebratory roll call”, making up for the previous online vote of about 4,700 delegates to choose the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
The DNC officially opened on the evening of August 19 in Chicago, Illinois. In the opening session, President Biden reaffirmed the party’s support for Vice President Kamala Harris, officially “passing the torch” to her in the presidential race. In his speech, Biden called on Democrats to unite and support Harris, who is poised to become the first black and South Asian female president in US history.
After Biden’s speech, Harris walked on stage and hugged the President, emphasizing a strong message of unity within the Democratic Party.
Harris entered the DNC, which took place from August 19 to 22, with a confident demeanor. Her campaign broke fundraising records, rallied enthusiastic supporters and turned voting advantages in key battleground states into opportunities for the Democratic Party.
Delegates at the conference expressed a strong belief that the United States is experiencing a generational change, with the public desiring progress. They see Harris as representing the future and a new era of leadership.
Most delegates at the opening session of the DNC expressed firm belief in Harris’s ability to defeat Republican opponent Donald Trump in the November election. Democrats were not only excited about the situation. new leadership system but also excited by positive election signs.
Just a month ago, Democrats feared a heavy defeat in Congress, putting pressure on President Biden to consider ending his election campaign. Now, the party is optimistic about regaining control of the House if they succeed in key elections in New York and California. Additionally, they see an opportunity to win Republican Senate seats in states like Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer commented: “This is a convention of unity… It’s wonderful. Everywhere we go, people smile because we have chosen the right candidate.” He added that he was “proud” of President Biden for making “the right decision.”
