Harris issues fundraising appeal
US Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a fundraising appeal after confirming she will run for president in the fall after White House leader Joe Biden dropped out. Biden has endorsed Harris, but Harris must still win the Democratic nomination.
“I am honored to have the president’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said, pledging to build on the achievements of Biden’s term, “lowering the cost of prescription drugs and upgrading our nation’s foundations.” facilities, combating climate change and more.
She urged supporters to split their donations between her campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC).
“In the coming days, as I begin my campaign, meet with Americans, and present choices to voters in the fall, I can’t imagine having two very different ideas about where we want our country to go,” she said. Vision.
— Ruksandra Jordash
Democrats vow to replace Biden with ‘transparent and orderly process’
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison has promised a “transparent and orderly process” to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in the upcoming US presidential election.
“The work we must do now is unprecedented but clear. Over the coming days, the party will pursue a transparent and orderly process as a united Democratic Party with a leader who can defeat Donald Trump in November. Trump’s candidates move forward together. statement on social media platform X.
“As we formally select our party’s nominee, our values as Democrats remain unchanged – lowering costs, restoring freedom, protecting the rights of all, and keeping our democracy safe from authoritarian threats. We have and will continue to Do this for the American people,” he noted.
Biden endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris in the election.
— Ruksandra Jordash
Major Democratic associations back Harris
A majority of the Democratic Party’s 57 state party leaders voted to support Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee to replace current U.S. President Joe Biden in this year’s presidential election, announcing their candidacy, according to the Association of State Democratic Committees. “Overwhelming support.”
this Asian Development Center Represents state interests in the Democratic National Committee, which selects presidential candidates.
No ASDC members voted against Harris, with a handful of members abstaining for intrastate procedural reasons, a statement said.
“I’m proud that state party chairs, vice chairmen and executive directors across the country are overwhelmingly united behind Vice President Kamala Harris,” said Ken Martin, the organization’s president. “In our democracy “No one on the ballot is better qualified to prosecute Donald Trump’s case than Vice President Harris.”
— Ruksandra Jordash
After Biden withdraws from the race, “Trump trade” in the market may weaken
Global leaders react to Biden dropping out of US presidential race
Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday prompted reactions from leaders around the world.
Polish President Tusk and Czech Prime Minister Fiala acknowledged that Biden’s “difficult” decision was driven by the greater interests of the United States. Canadians’ Companions”.
Israeli Defense Minister Yov Galante thanked Biden for his “unwavering support for Israel over the years.” Ukrainian President Zelensky also expressed his gratitude Biden’s “unwavering support in the Russia-Ukraine war”.
——Li Yingshan
What to pay attention to on Monday
- 10:00 a.m. ET: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies before the House Oversight Committee
- 11:30 a.m. ET Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event for college athletes at the White House.
- 1:30 PM ET Republican vice presidential candidate Senator JD Vance holds a rally in Middletown, Ohio.
US President Joe Biden will spend the day in Rehoboth, Delaware, where he is quarantining and recovering from Covid-19. He does not have any scheduled public events.
— Christina Wilkie