2024-07-23 03:05:07
Black Asian Harris on ‘demographic balance’
Democrats Raise $50 Million on the 21st, the Day Biden Announced His Resignation
Obama, who has withheld support, is expected to prefer ‘selection of candidate through open competition’
President Joe Biden’s Democratic support is skyrocketing as he drops out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris begins campaigning to win the election.
The New York Times (NYT) reported that after Biden announced his withdrawal from the race on X (formerly Twitter) at 1:46 p.m. on the 21st, the Democratic Party raised $50 million (about 69 billion won) in donations on that day alone.
The Democratic Party’s quick acceptance of Vice President Harris as Biden’s replacement is interpreted as a hope to end the confusion and change the election atmosphere that is tilting toward the Republican Party.
Harris has also changed her campaign slogan to “Harris for President!” as she reaches out to Democratic leaders in Congress and state legislatures to ask for their support.
Democrats also filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to change the name of their campaign committee, which would allow them to access $96 million in campaign funds as of the end of June.
“I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party and our country to defeat Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda,” Harris said. “There are 107 days until Election Day. Let’s fight together and win.”
As Vice President Harris’ chances of being nominated for president grow, interest in her running mate is also growing.
In the Democratic Party, there are arguments that Harris, who is black and Asian, should choose a white male to achieve “demographic balance.”
In this case, the Times reported that governors such as North Carolina’s Roy Cooper, Kentucky’s Andy Besha, Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro, Minnesota’s Tim Walz, and Arizona’s Senator Mark Kelly are frequently mentioned by donors.
Former President Barack Obama appears to favor “open competition,” the Times reported.
“We are sailing through uncharted waters ahead,” he said. “I am confident that our party leaders can create a process through which a quality candidate will emerge.”
Some argue that a competitive nomination process could be beneficial to Harris, as it would give her a chance to address doubts about her political skills.
The Times reported that while the rush to accept Harris as a candidate may have thrown cold water on the idea that another challenger would emerge, many Democrats are still feeling a palpable sense of excitement and relief at Harris’s strong chances of winning the nomination.
“Democrats have a choice: either they win by unity or they fight each other and lose,” said Mayor Randall L. Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama, urging the party to “embrace Harris.”
“The Democratic Party now has an opportunity to have a younger candidate who can bring more passion, energy and excitement to younger voters,” he said.
It showed that there is disagreement within the party about the presidential nomination, with some Democrats, including Montana Senator Jon Tester, saying they want a competitive nomination process.
Recent polls have shown Harris trailing Trump in key battleground states, but she has outperformed Biden among black voters, young people and women.
Meanwhile, the New York Times also reported that Trump had supported Harris in the past as a businesswoman. It said that he donated $6,000 twice when Harris ran for California Attorney General in 2011 and 2013.
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2024-07-23 03:05:07