Kamala Harris Launches Historic Presidential Campaign Backed by Biden

In a historic and swift move, Vice President Kamala Harris launched her 2024 presidential campaign with the robust backing of President Joe Biden, who recently withdrew from the race due to age and health concerns.

President Biden, who is currently 81, has decided to step down from the race but will continue to serve as president until his term concludes on January 20, 2025.

His decision has opened the path for Harris, who is aiming to become the first woman president in the United States’ 248-year history.

Harris, 59, who is Black and Asian-American, represents a dynamic generational and cultural contrast to Trump, who is 78.

Harris’s campaign officials and supporters quickly mobilized on Sunday, making hundreds of calls to delegates and state party chairs, urging them to support her nomination at the Democratic Party convention scheduled for next month.

In a statement, Harris expressed her determination to secure the Democratic nomination and bring unity to both the party and the nation. “My intention is to earn and win this nomination. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party — and unite our nation — to defeat Donald Trump,” she said.

The past few weeks have been particularly tumultuous in the political landscape. Biden’s underwhelming performance in a debate with Trump on June 27 prompted many Democrats to call for his withdrawal.

The situation became even more intense when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Trump on July 13. Adding to the complexity, Trump recently selected U.S. Senator J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate.

As Harris prepares to address the nation on Monday at an event celebrating NCAA college championship teams, the political spotlight is firmly on her.