Top US Democrats fall in line as Harris steams towards nomination
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Washington: Endorsements poured in swiftly Sunday for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party s presidential nominee following Joe Biden s extraordinary...
Washington: Endorsements poured in swiftly Sunday for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee following Joe Biden's extraordinary announcement that he would step down from the race.
Throwing support behind the current US vice president were a variety of party heavyweights as well as numerous governors and other officials previously considered potential nominee rivals, but who now stand a chance of becoming her running mate.
"A lot of big dominos have fallen, including almost all of the major, potential contenders who might have challenged her. Hard to see any other outcome here than her nomination," Democratic former White House strategist David Axelrod wrote on X, calling Harris' sudden momentum a "shock-and-awe campaign."
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his Pennsylvania counterpart Josh Shapiro on Sunday endorsed Harris to lead the Democratic ticket, removing themselves as possible contenders.
"With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, 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 wrote on X.