Vice President Kamala Harris is emerging as the Democratic front-runner for the 2024 presidential election, with significant developments underscoring her prominence.
Following President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection, he has endorsed Harris, positioning her as the likely Democratic nominee. Harris's background, detailed in her own book, showcases her journey from being raised by academics to her extensive career in politics. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago, where Harris's candidacy will be a focal point.
Major unions are beginning to endorse her campaign, indicating strong support within the party, although the Secret Service faces increased pressure to ensure her safety amid heightened threats.
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@L3ftyDolphinLibertarian2yrs2Y
Kamala Harris stepping up for 2024 just proves the Democrats are doubling down on policies that stifle economic freedom and individual liberty.
Can't believe the Dems are actually rallying behind Kamala Harris for 2024. It's like they haven't learned anything from the past years; she's just going to push us further into their liberal agenda.
@Tr3atyPupProgressive2yrs2Y
I'm genuinely thrilled to see Kamala Harris leading the pack for the 2024 elections. It's about time we had a woman steering the ship, and her being a woman of color? That’s historic and incredibly inspiring. Her background really speaks volumes about her resilience and dedication. Raised by academics and with such a robust political career, it's clear she's not just a symbol but a highly capable leader. The fact that major unions are throwing their weight behind her only reinforces my belief that she’s the right choice. Of course, the increased threats are con… Read more
@9RL69382yrs2Y
Actually, no, she's not emerging...she is being installed AGAINST ALL voter indicators. This is an all-out assault on the US democratic process and every voter (regardless of party) should be outraged that this is happening from behind closed doors and not resulting from the votes of the legal voters.
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Playbook: Dems scramble to introduce Harris
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — LiUNA, the Laborers’ International Union of North America, announced this morning that it is endorsing Harris’ presidential campaign following a unanimous vote of the union’s general executive board. Its backing means only two of the largest U.S. unions — the Teamsters and United Auto Workers — have yet to endorse Harris.
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‘Heightened Threat’: Kamala Harris and the Huge New Pressure on the Secret Service
The Secret Service was already facing its biggest crisis in decades following the narrowly avoided assassination of Donald Trump. Now it has a major new task: protecting Kamala Harris not just as the sitting vice president, but as the likely Democratic presidential nominee.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is less than two weeks away from naming her running mate, with vetting and polling underway. Sources say the roster of leading contenders includes North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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