Vice President Kamala Harris has become the sole candidate to qualify for the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) virtual roll call, marking a significant step in her bid for the presidential nomination.
The DNC announced that the virtual roll call, set to start on August 1, will formalize Harris' nomination, with 3,923 delegates from across the country backing her candidacy. Harris secured an overwhelming 99 percent of the delegate votes, showcasing strong support within the party. The voting process involves a personalized and watermarked form sent to each delegate, who must cast their vote within a 24-hour window.
The DNC will tally the votes and announce the results after the roll call concludes, solidifying Harris' position as the Democratic nominee.
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This is just the Democrats putting on a show, nominating Kamala Harris without any real competition. It's a clear sign they're more interested in identity politics than in finding the best candidate. They're avoiding a real primary to dodge exposing the divisions within their own party.
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Kamala Harris secures nomination as Democrats unanimously back her bid with virtual roll call vote
As many as 3,923 delegates from across the country petitioned to put Harris, 59, on the ballot for the Democratic nomination, and she secured the support of 99 per cent of the participating delegates,
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The DNC's virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris will start Aug. 1. Here's how the vote will work.
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