Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed on Sunday that she has accepted President Joe Biden’s endorsement to replace him as the Democratic Party’s nominee in the 2024 election, immediately rallying prominent party members behind her new campaign. In the hours since Biden’s announcement, Harris has reportedly raised nearly $50 million and secured the endorsements of high-profile Democrat lawmakers and megadonors—although some notable exceptions have withheld their support.
“On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country,” Harris said in a statement. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and 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 and his extreme Project 2025 agenda,” she continued (though Trump has repeatedly disavowed any affiliation with Project 2025).
I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. If you’re with me, add a donation right now.https://t.co/xpPDkCRhoZ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 21, 2024
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According to leading Democrat fundraising site ActBlue, the newly-minted Harris 2024 campaign pulled in just under $50 million from small-dollar donors mere hours after she accepted Biden’s endorsement.
“As of 9 p.m. ET, grassroots supporters have raised $46.7 million through ActBlue following Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign launch,” ActBlue said on Sunday night. “This has been the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle. Small-dollar donors are fired up and ready to take on this election.”
UPDATE: As of 9pm ET, grassroots supporters have raised $46.7 million through ActBlue following Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign launch. This has been the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle. Small-dollar donors are fired up and ready to take on this election 🔥
— ActBlue (@actblue) July 22, 2024
In light of Biden’s support for his vice president, other members of the party have quickly fallen in line behind Harris’ candidacy. These individuals include:
- Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren
I endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. pic.twitter.com/UWMsVmOk8M
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 22, 2024
- California Governor Gavin Newsom
Tough. Fearless. Tenacious.
With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump's dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President, @KamalaHarris.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 21, 2024
- South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn
My statement on President Biden. pic.twitter.com/xEq1tsQhAl
— Jim Clyburn (@ClyburnSC06) July 21, 2024
- New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.
Let’s get to work.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 22, 2024
- Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar
Thank you, Mr. President.
This was the president’s decision to make and I’m grateful for his years of service to our country.
Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November. https://t.co/e9wcYkkopA pic.twitter.com/GJA4Ujs9ua
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 21, 2024
- Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley
.@KamalaHarris is a moral and empathetic leader.
She is poised, she is prepared, and she is qualified.
I vigorously endorse her to be our 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VzEZXdQHyz
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 22, 2024
- LinkedIn Founder and DNC megadonor Reid Hoffman
The Democrats are the party of policy, progress, and action. When presented with the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, I believe in the American people to make the right decision for our country. The Biden-Harris administration has put this country on the right…
— Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) July 21, 2024
- Open Society Foundation Chairman Alex Soros
It’s time for us all to unite around Kamala Harris and beat Donald Trump. She is the best and most qualified candidate we have. Long live the American Dream! 🇺🇸 🗽 #Harris2024 pic.twitter.com/KG09YnWHZK
— Alex Soros (@AlexanderSoros) July 21, 2024
However, many other leading Democrats have withheld their endorsements, including former President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
Connor Walcott is a staff writer for Valuetainment.com. Follow Connor on X and look for him on VT’s “The Unusual Suspects.”
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