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Obama, Other Top Democrats Opt Not To Endorse VP Harris After Biden Steps Aside
While Vice President Kamala Harris has received a number of key endorsements after President Biden announced he will not be seeking re-election, other top Democrats have yet to do so.
In perhaps the most notable example, former President Barack Obama made no mention of Harris in his statement on Biden’s decision. “Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded — again — that he’s a patriot of the highest order,” the former president wrote in a joint statement released by he and his wife, Michelle.
While Obama touched on a number of topics in the lengthy, eight-paragraph statement, he did not join Biden in endorsing Vice President Harris. “We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges,” the statement went on to say. “I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect that every single one of us are prepared to carry that message of hope and progress forward into November and beyond.”
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“For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on,” the statement concluded.
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order.
Here’s my full statement: https://t.co/Bs2ZumFXxe
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 21, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) also opted not to endorse Harris in a brief statement thanking Biden for stepping aside and giving Democrats an opportunity to defeat the “insurrectionist-in-chief.” Other left-wing leaders who opted not to immediately endorse Harris include Bernie Sanders and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Harris has received a number of endorsements herself, however. The Clinton family, Alex Soros and President Biden are among those who have thrown their weight behind Harris in the wake of the unprecedented decision.
“As we head towards our convention in Chicago in August, I think the most important thing we can do is come together. And Vice President Harris has an incredible legacy of success and accomplishment as a senator and vice president,” said Senator Chris Coons (D-CT). “I do not expect a serious challenge to her nomination, but let’s let that work itself out in the coming weeks.”
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