After President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris has become the front-runner to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Biden officially endorsed Harris on Sunday, and since then, many other Democrats have followed suit. Harris has now secured enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee, according to ABC News.
Vice President Kamala Harris will be holding her first presidential campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, as announced by her campaign. The rally will serve as an opportunity for Harris to take on former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, on important issues such as abortion and Project 2025. The campaign emphasized that Harris is ready to prosecute the case against Trump and believes that there is no better place to highlight this contrast than Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is worth noting that the rally is taking place shortly after the Republicans’ nominating convention in Milwaukee and a few weeks before the Democrats hold their convention in Chicago.
The campaign released a memo stating, “Vice President Harris’s visit will highlight the choice facing Wisconsinites: between Donald Trump, the convicted felon who would drag this country backwards, and her brighter vision for the future, where our freedoms are protected and every American has a fair shot.”
Since announcing her candidacy for president, Vice President Kamala Harris has already raised an impressive $100 million, according to her campaign. This significant amount was raised between Sunday afternoon, when President Joe Biden announced he would step down from the ticket, and Monday evening. The Harris campaign acknowledged that the funds were raised through the Democratic National Committee and its joint fundraising committees. Additionally, the campaign reported that over 58,000 people have signed up to volunteer for the vice president’s campaign, which is over 100 times their average daily signup rate.
After securing commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her pride and gratitude. In a statement, Harris said, “When I announced my campaign for President, I said I intended to go out and earn this nomination. Tonight, I am proud to have secured the broad support needed to become our party’s nominee…” She also expressed her gratitude for the support she has received from President Biden and other members of the Democratic Party who have endorsed her. Harris drew a clear distinction between herself and GOP candidate Donald Trump, emphasizing her belief in a future that strengthens democracy, protects reproductive freedom, and ensures equal opportunities for all. She concluded her statement by stating her intention to unite the party, the nation, and defeat Donald Trump in November.
According to ABC News, Harris has secured commitments from at least 2,208 delegates, surpassing the 1,975 delegates required to secure the nomination. These commitments are essential as delegates have the freedom to vote according to their conscience during the voting process. Many state parties, including California and New York, have already announced their commitment to support Harris, contributing to her significant delegate count.
