After US President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race, Kamala Harris is a strong contender for the post of President from the Democratic Party. Kamala has the support of more than 2000 delegates to replace Biden. A survey has revealed that by Monday night, Kamal Harris had received the support of 2579 delegates.
In fact, to become a party candidate, one has to get the support of 1976 delegates. On Sunday, Biden announced that he would not contest the presidential election. Along with this, he recommended the name of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate from the Democratic Party. Kamala Harris will face Republican Party candidate Donald Trump in the election.
This has happened after 56 years in the history of America when a candidate has withdrawn his candidacy in the middle of the presidential election. Earlier in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson had done this. There were many reasons for Biden’s withdrawal. Apart from increasing age, being corona positive during election campaign, campaigning at various places at the age of 81, many candidates of his own party were upset with him.
Trump wants to take America back – Kamala
Kamala said that Donald Trump wants to take America back. He wants to take our country to the era when many Americans did not have full freedom and rights. But we believe in a bright future, in which there is a place for all Americans. We believe in a future where every person has an opportunity not only to earn a livelihood but also to move forward.
Kamala Harris’s claim is considered strong
Kamala Harris thanked President Biden for proposing her name. Kamala said that I will put my strength to unite the Democratic Party and the country. We will fight together and win together. Kamala’s claim is considered strong because she is 22 years younger than Biden. She is adept at responding to the attacks of the opposition, she has a hold among black voters as well as women. After Kamala Harris, the biggest name from the Democrats is Michelle Obama, wife of former President Barack Obama.
Donation of 81 million dollars in 24 hours
Kamala Harris’s popularity is constantly increasing. Millions of dollars rained on Kamala Harris just 24 hours after Biden withdrew from the presidential race. So far, 81 million dollars have been donated for the election campaign. From this huge amount, it can be estimated how many Americans want Kamala Harris to become the President.
Kamala Harris received millions of dollars as soon as she got the nomination, said these things in her first speech
Kamala Harris’ popularity has been increasing ever since she joined the US presidential race. Within 24 hours of President Joe Biden withdrawing his name from the candidature, Kamala Harris has received a donation of 81 million dollars for the election campaign. This huge amount received within 24 hours can give an idea of how many Americans want her to become president.
Harris’ election campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz said, “Kamala Harris has a huge public support behind her, Donald Trump is nervous because he knows that his divisive and unpopular agenda cannot stand in front of the vice president’s record and vision for the American people.”
The media release said, “Team Harris has raised 81 million US dollars in its first 24 hours.
Kamala’s first speech
For the first time since US President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential candidacy, Kamala Harris has come in front of the people and given a speech. On July 22, Kamala addressed the women’s and men’s National Collegiate Athletic Association championship teams at the White House. During her speech, Kamala did not say anything about her presidential candidacy but praised President Joe Biden.
Harris said in her first public event on Monday, “Joe Biden’s achievements in the last three years are unmatched.” She said Joe Biden has done so much in a single term that other presidents cannot do even in two terms.
Candidacy will be confirmed in August
Though Harris’s position as the presidential candidate has been confirmed with Joe Biden’s support, the final decision will be taken during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19-22. Where about 4 thousand Democratic delegates will vote to select the candidate.