Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, according to CBS News. An Associated Press survey on Monday evening confirmed that Harris received endorsements from more than the 1,976 delegates required to win the nomination in the first round of voting.
Expressing her gratitude, Harris stated she was “proud” to have garnered “broad support” and looked forward to formally accepting the nomination. Delegates, who are chosen to represent their electoral areas at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), play a crucial role in this process. While these endorsements are non-binding, if the current support remains until delegates vote from August 1-7, Harris will officially secure the party’s nomination.
CBS reports that delegations from at least 27 states have fully endorsed Harris. This surge of support follows President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race on Sunday. Since Biden’s announcement, Harris’s campaign has seen millions of dollars in donations and significant backing from leading Democrats.
Speaking at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday evening, Harris told her staff, “We have 106 days until Election Day, and in that time, we have some hard work to do.” She outlined her vision for the country, contrasting it with former President Trump’s, and emphasized her commitment to a future-focused campaign.
“Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country,” Harris said. “One focuses on the future, the other focuses on the past. Donald Trump wants to take our country backwards… We believe in a brighter future that makes room for all Americans.”
Harris also highlighted Biden’s accomplishments, noting her tenure as his vice president as “one of the greatest honors of my life.” She acknowledged the “roller coaster” of emotions they’ve experienced, stating, “I love Joe Biden, and I know we all do.” Harris vowed to work hard to earn the presidential nomination and to unite both Democrats and the nation.
