WASHINGTON:In the wake of her endorsement as the Democratic presidential candidate by President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris has been actively preparing for the next steps in her campaign. Having secured enough delegates for the party’s nomination, Harris has also set a new fundraising record for the 2024 election cycle, amassing over $81 million. Her recent schedule included a notable appearance at the White House, where she celebrated with NCAA championship teams—her first public engagement since Biden's withdrawal from the race.

As the political landscape shifts, the Secret Service director faced criticism during a congressional hearing for security lapses at a rally where a 20-year-old attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. This incident has intensified calls for his resignation.

In a recent statement, Harris expressed her eagerness to formally accept the Democratic nomination and emphasized her commitment to challenging Donald Trump in the upcoming election. "Tonight, I am honored to have received the necessary support to be our party’s nominee. As a proud Californian, I am especially grateful for the support from my home state's delegation," she said.

Harris highlighted the 2024 election as a pivotal moment, representing two divergent visions for America’s future.

Harris Secures Democratic Delegate Support for Presidential Nomination: AP Survey

Vice President Kamala Harris has garnered enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party’s presumptive nominee for the presidential race, according to a recent Associated Press survey. This comes in the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 election.

Immediately following Biden's announcement, Harris received his endorsement and swiftly worked to consolidate support from party donors, elected officials, and other key figures. To date, she has secured backing from at least 2,214 delegates.

However, the Associated Press has not yet officially designated Harris as the presumptive nominee. Delegates will still have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate at the convention in August or during a potential virtual roll call before the Chicago event.

For younger voters, Harris’s candidacy resonates due to her proximity in age and focus on contemporary issues. Tatum Watkins, a 19-year-old college student from southwest Iowa and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, appreciates Harris’s engagement with issues like reproductive rights. Watkins noted that Harris’s approach feels more relatable and contemporary to her generation.

“She aligns with what’s trending right now,” Watkins said. “Her branding feels very much like ‘brat summer’ to me.” This connection has energized Watkins and other young voters, enhancing their enthusiasm for participating in their first presidential election.

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