Kamala Harris, who launched her campaign for president, has long been a favorite of Hollywood donors.

Kamala Harris has launched her campaign for the White House, after President Joe Biden stepped aside Sunday under pressure from party leaders.

The vice president has Biden’s endorsement, and is unchallenged as yet for the Democratic nomination, which will be formally decided at the Aug. 19 convention in Chicago.

“I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” Harris said in a statement. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”

In her statement, the vice president paid tribute to Biden’s “extraordinary leadership,” saying he had achieved more in one term than many presidents do in two.

  • rhacer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    4 months ago

    You might want to actually go read Article 25 if you believe there would be a Republican controlled shit-show.

    Republicans have no say under section 1. President Biden says “I’m out” and Vice President Harris becomes President. Congress has no say, the Senate had no say, nobody has any say but the President and the Vice President.

    The President could give a reason, or he could choose not to do so.

    The only time Congress is involved is under Section 4.

    Section 1 covers everything from “Take this job and shove it” to “I’m tired and want to spend more time with my family”

    I repeat Congress has no say. There is no political debate. There is simply “I’m out, you’re in.”

    • mosiacmango@lemm.ee
      2·
      4 months ago

      First off, this congress will gin up a hearing on anything, then sue when it doesnt go their way. Second off, in this situation the house and senate has to approve the new VP. They 100% will make that an absolute clown show.

      Those circumstances are provided for in the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which was passed in 1967. Section 2 states:

      “Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.”