Kamala Harris Secures Enough Delegates to Compete Against Trump for U.S. Presidency | WPN World People News

On August 2, 2024, Washington time, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris successfully secured enough party delegate support to be confirmed as the Democratic presidential candidate. She will compete against Republican candidate Donald Trump for the U.S. presidency in November.

In her statement, Harris expressed pride in receiving broad support and looked forward to formally accepting the nomination. She stated, "Tonight, I am proud to announce that I have garnered the broad support necessary to become our party's candidate." This announcement will be officially confirmed in the Democratic National Committee's virtual roll-call vote scheduled for August 7 and at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from August 19 to 22, where Harris and her vice-presidential candidate will be formally nominated.

Harris emphasized her commitment to building a future where everyone has the opportunity not just to live but to succeed. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), she stated that Trump wants to take America back to a time when many Americans did not fully enjoy freedom and rights, but she believes in a bright future that provides space for all Americans.

Additionally, Harris highlighted her policy goals, including paid family leave, affordable childcare and healthcare, and strengthening the middle class as the main goals of her presidency. This nomination marks Harris as the first woman of African and Asian American descent to receive a major party's presidential nomination, a significant milestone for the Democratic Party and American history.