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Kamala Harris, the US Vice President, declared on Tuesday that she has gained the backing required to become the Democratic presidential nominee, just two days after Joe Biden, who was running for re-election, announced his withdrawal. "When I launched my campaign for President, I stated that I would go out and earn this nomination. Tonight, I am proud to have secured the extensive support needed to become our party's nominee, and as a Californian, I am pleased that my home state's delegation helped propel our campaign forward. I eagerly anticipate formally accepting the nomination soon," she said in a statement. The 81-year-old Joe Biden, who was seeking a rematch against Republican candidate Donald Trump in the November 5 US elections, has now decided to step aside. He has expressed concerns about his health and has pledged to serve out the remainder of his term until January 2025. Biden has now thrown his full support behind the 59-year-old Harris.
The upcoming election presents a stark contrast between two distinct visions for our nation. Donald Trump seeks to turn back the clock, undoing the progress we've made in securing freedoms and equal rights for all. In contrast, I envision a future that strengthens our democratic values, protects reproductive rights, and creates opportunities for everyone to not just survive, but to thrive," the potential vice president declared. "My goal is to unite our party, unite our country, and defeat Donald Trump this November." An unofficial tally by the Associated Press showed Kamala Harris with a commanding lead of over 2,500 delegates, well beyond the number needed to secure the nomination in the coming weeks. As the Democratic party prepares to announce its presidential candidate by August 7th, speculation swirls around potential running mates for Harris. Names being discussed include Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro, Illinois' Governor JB Pritzker, and Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
