California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), seen as a leading contender for a spot on the Democratic ticket, has thrown his support behind Vice President Harris’ presidential bid.
“Tough. Fearless. Tenacious,” Newsom wrote on the X social platform.
“With our democracy at stake and our future at stake, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump’s dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President, @KamalaHarris,” Newsom continued.
Harris, who previously represented California in the US Senate, is seen as the party’s favorite to replace President Biden at the top of the ticket – following Biden’s historic announcement on Sunday that he would no longer seek the party’s nomination at next year’s convention. month.
Some Democrats have expressed interest in an open convention — a competitive race between numerous candidates trying to win the support of party delegates. Many others, however, immediately threw their support behind Harris, seen as the heir apparent as vice president on the ticket.
Biden has endorsed Harris’ candidacy, while former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) have not.
Newsom has been one of Biden’s main supporters and surrogates on the campaign. He has repeatedly said he would not run for president if Biden dropped out of the race. He first said in 2022 that he would not run for president in 2024.
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