In a provocative statement, the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives expressed confidence that Kamala Harris will become the 47th President of the United States. This prediction comes amidst ongoing speculation about the future of American politics and whether the current president will seek a second term.
Minority Leader in the House: Harris Will Become the 47th President of the USA
زعيم الأقلية الديمقراطية بمجلس النواب: هاريس ستصبح الرئيس الـ 47 لأمريكا pic.twitter.com/LqHdLAzGpP— Diplomatique.ma الدبلوماسية (@diplomatique_ma) July 23, 2024
Harris (59) led a White House celebration before her first visit to the campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, where she praised Biden’s legacy, describing it as “unparalleled.” In this context, she has received increasing support from Democratic leaders, who see Harris as a suitable candidate to lead the party in the upcoming presidential election, ignoring some calls for an open primary.
Before I became vice president and before I was elected as U.S. senator, I was the attorney general of California. Before that, I was a prosecutor who took on predators, fraudsters, and cheaters.
So I know Donald Trump’s type.
In this campaign, I will put my record against his. pic.twitter.com/fdnlJNTIKH
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 23, 2024
Harris received endorsement from President Biden (81) after his withdrawal from the race, who described her as the first Black and South Asian Vice President in U.S. history. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also announced her support for Harris’s candidacy on Platform X, stating that Harris “will lead us to victory in November.”
Historic Support from Donors
Support extended beyond political leaders to include donors, with Harris’s campaign raising over $100 million since Biden’s withdrawal. The campaign noted that this amount is the highest in presidential history, with 888,000 donors participating, 60% of whom made their first contribution in 2024.
In a symbolic moment, Harris hosted a White House celebration while Biden was in isolation due to contracting COVID-19. She praised Biden’s accomplishments over the past three years, highlighting the “value of commitment and perseverance” needed for the upcoming presidential race.
Harris expressed her full readiness for the presidential race, indicating that she would visit the campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, near Biden’s home, who is recovering from COVID. The President’s doctor stated that Biden’s symptoms have “almost completely disappeared,” giving hope for his prompt return to activity.
Significant Donor Support
Several major Democratic donors announced their support for the Vice President, including Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, who expressed his strong support for Harris on social media. Alex Soros, President of the Open Society Foundation and son of billionaire George Soros, urged voters to unite behind Harris to defeat Donald Trump. The Soros family is known for their significant financial contributions to election campaigns. Roger Altman, founder of Evercore Bank, expressed his support for Harris on CNBC, predicting significant funding for her campaign, stating, “The Democratic base has suddenly shifted from discouraged to enthusiastic.”
Growing Support
Alongside Pelosi, other figures such as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced their support for Harris, calling on Democrats to “rise to the challenge.” However, Harris still needs to gain support from some key figures before the Democratic National Convention in August.
Biden’s withdrawal has turned the 2024 race upside down, shifting the long-standing battle between two elderly men into a frantic race. Harris, who can unite the Democratic Party, could become the first female President of the United States, making age a weapon against Trump, who is 78 years old.
Intense Confrontation
Facing an elderly and criminally convicted Trump, Harris finds herself in a strong position as a former Attorney General and a formidable woman. Trump has seized this change to launch a series of attacks on social media, claiming that Harris and Biden pose a “threat to democracy.”
Despite significant support, Harris faces enormous challenges before the election. The Vice President has suffered from weak approval ratings, and polls indicate a balance of power between her and Trump in a direct confrontation.
