Chuck Schumer supported Kamala Harris in her pre-election campaign: news on July 23, 2024
24 july 2024 в 10:13
Chuck Schumer supported Vice President Kamala Harris during her pre-election campaign. On Tuesday, July 23, the Senate Majority Leader, 73-year-old Chuck, noted that he and his Democratic colleagues are «enthusiastic» about Kamala’s presumed nomination for 2024.
«Today is a great, great day for the Democratic Party and the country», - Chuck said during a press conference that day. «We are filled with excitement, enthusiasm, unity. This has given the party the opportunity to unite behind a new candidate, and my, are we excited. Now that the process is complete… we are here today to express our support for Vice President Kamala Harris».
Chuck’s public support for Kamala, 59, came two days after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race this year. The 81-year-old politician made his choice amid growing concerns within the Democratic Party and among public figures, all pointing to his age as an issue.
Following Joe’s announcement, Chuck praised the president for his dedication to public service in a statement he published via X.
«Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislator, but he is truly an amazing person», - Chuck wrote on Twitter. «His decision was certainly not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first. Joe, today you show that you are a true patriot and a great American».
In addition to Joe’s announcement about his presidency, he also supported his vice president, whom he said was the «best decision» for his vice presidential candidate during the 2020 elections.
«My dear Democrats, I have decided not to accept nominations and focus all my efforts on fulfilling the duties of president until the end of my term», - Joe wrote on Twitter. «My first decision as the party’s candidate in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as vice president. And it was the best decision I made. Today, I want to express my full support and approval of Kamala as our party’s candidate this year. Democrats — it’s time to unite and defeat Trump. Let’s do this».
The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22
«Today is a great, great day for the Democratic Party and the country», - Chuck said during a press conference that day. «We are filled with excitement, enthusiasm, unity. This has given the party the opportunity to unite behind a new candidate, and my, are we excited. Now that the process is complete… we are here today to express our support for Vice President Kamala Harris».
Chuck’s public support for Kamala, 59, came two days after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race this year. The 81-year-old politician made his choice amid growing concerns within the Democratic Party and among public figures, all pointing to his age as an issue.
Following Joe’s announcement, Chuck praised the president for his dedication to public service in a statement he published via X.
«Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislator, but he is truly an amazing person», - Chuck wrote on Twitter. «His decision was certainly not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first. Joe, today you show that you are a true patriot and a great American».
In addition to Joe’s announcement about his presidency, he also supported his vice president, whom he said was the «best decision» for his vice presidential candidate during the 2020 elections.
«My dear Democrats, I have decided not to accept nominations and focus all my efforts on fulfilling the duties of president until the end of my term», - Joe wrote on Twitter. «My first decision as the party’s candidate in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as vice president. And it was the best decision I made. Today, I want to express my full support and approval of Kamala as our party’s candidate this year. Democrats — it’s time to unite and defeat Trump. Let’s do this».
The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22
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