In a purely ceremonial vote, the current vice president of the United States, Kamala Harriswon the support of enough delegates to officially become the Democratic presidential candidate. She will thus face Donald Trump in the presidential elections on November 5.
On August 6, the Democratic National Committee had already announced that the US vice president had been officially certified as a presidential candidatein a move against the clock after the resignation of Joe Biden to his re-election. The Democratic National Convention event sought, above all, to boost the emotional component after running from behind in the beginnings of the electoral contest.
Kamala Harris officially became the Democratic candidate
The Vice President of the United States Symbolically accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party for the presidential elections in November 2024. This happened during an event held at the United Center stadium in Chicago before hundreds of party members.
Harris was joined by her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. In her address to the people, Harris said: “It is an honour to be your nominee. This is a people-driven campaign and together we will chart a new path forward.”
Harris’ nomination marks a historic milestone in American history as she becomes the first woman of African American descent and of Indian origin in being nominated by one of the two main parties in the country. His rise to the presidential candidacy began after President Biden’s resignation from seeking reelection on last July 21st.
The voting ceremony was a mere formality, as Harris had already garnered the support of most party members. In this way, the Democratic Party is lining up behind Harris. to defeat Trump on November 5th.
Barack Obama’s support
The second day of the Democratic convention was marked by the Barack Obama’s long-awaited speech and his wife, Michelle ObamaBoth are strong figures within the American party and were expected to make a strong gesture of support for Harris ahead of this year’s election campaign.
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“The United States is ready for a new chapterWe are ready for President Kamala Harris. And Kamala Harris is ready for the job“, Obama said, in a clear message of support for the vice president.
But the matter did not end there. The stadium lit up with the presence of Michelle Obamawho stands out as a great speaker.
In her speech, the former first lady assured that there was something “wonderfully magical in the air“Not only in the stadium, but throughout the country.”A familiar feeling that had been buried for too long“, he added.
“My friend, Kamala Harris is more than capable of this moment“, said the former first lady who then concluded: “America, hope is back!”.
Source: Ambito
