Kamala Harris already has enough delegates to run for White House in 2024 US election, agency says

Vice President Kamala Harris already has enough delegates to be named the nominee for the White House, according to an Associated Press poll, putting the Democrat on the cusp of being chosen to run against Donald Trump.

The Associated Press heard from Democratic delegates who will vote to choose the party’s nominee in the November presidential election. At 11 p.m. Monday (22), Kamala had reached 2,579 delegates — 1,976 needed to secure the nomination.

The poll was based on individual interviews, as well as public statements from state delegates and committees. The poll also identified 54 undecided voters. Although it is not official, Kamala’s campaign celebrated the data.

Delegates represent the will of Democratic Party members from each US state during the primary elections. This process took place at the beginning of the year and was won by President Joe Biden.

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee explained that the name of the party that will run in the presidential election will be announced by August 7. Virtual voting with delegates can be conducted starting on the first day.

The Democratic Party Convention is scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22. This event will officially announce the candidate who will compete in the election.

Also on Monday, Kamala delivered a speech at a campaign event in the candidate’s language. She criticized Trump and said she “knows how to deal with criminals.”

“I’ve faced criminals of all kinds: con artists who abuse women, scam artists who defraud consumers, and cheaters who bend the rules for their own benefit. So hear me when I say: I know the Donald Trump type.”

Potential Democratic contenders drop out

Two of Kamala Harris’s main rivals for the White House within the Democratic Party have dropped out of the race and declared their support for the current vice president.

This Monday (22), Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, and JB Pritzker, of Illinois, began supporting Harris’ name to head the Democratic ticket against Donald Trump.

That brings the total to five Democratic front-runners who are publicly endorsing Kamala Harris. The others are:

• Gavin Newsom, Governor of California;
• Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania;
• Dean Phillips, Minnesota State Representative.

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown was also expected to run against Harris within the party, but has not yet spoken publicly.

However, important names in the party, such as former President Barack Obama, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries – the most important Democrats in Congress – remain neutral regarding Biden’s succession.

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