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Hillary Clinton Endorses Kamala Harris For President

Hillary Clinton Endorses Kamala Harris For President

Politics Desk 24 Jul , 2024 12:19 AM GMT

  • Hillary Clinton supports Kamala Harris for president in New York Times op-ed.

  • Clinton praises Harris as a 'savvy former prosecutor and successful vice president.'

  • Harris is seen as offering a 'hopeful, unifying vision' to the American people.

Hillary Clinton Endorses Kamala Harris For President
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Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate, expressed her support for Vice President Kamala Harris in a recent New York Times op-ed. Clinton praised Harris as a 'savvy former prosecutor and successful vice president' who can offer a 'hopeful, unifying vision' to the American people. She emphasized Harris' talent, experience, and readiness to be president, stating her belief that Harris can defeat Donald Trump.

Both Hillary and Bill Clinton endorsed Harris shortly after Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race. Hillary Clinton acknowledged the challenges Harris may face as the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party's ticket but urged against fear, emphasizing the possibility of progress.

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Despite Harris' recent campaign launch, some Republicans have already targeted her racial background in attacks. Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett suggested that Biden chose Harris solely because of her race, referring to her as a 'DEI hire' and criticizing her record.

Clinton praises Harris as a 'savvy former prosecutor and successful vice president.'

Hillary Clinton supports Kamala Harris for president in New York Times op-ed.

Harris is seen as offering a 'hopeful, unifying vision' to the American people.

Reflecting on her own experiences as the first woman to win a major party's nomination in 2016, Hillary Clinton recalled the sexism and double standards she faced in American politics. She shared how she was subjected to derogatory labels and even burned in effigy, highlighting the challenges of breaking barriers in politics.

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Clinton commended Biden for his decision to step down, describing it as a selfless act of patriotism. She emphasized that her own candidacy was driven by a belief in her qualifications for the job rather than a desire to break barriers.

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