Bobbie D. Frantz Treasurer | DeKalb County Republican Party
Bobbie D. Frantz Treasurer | DeKalb County Republican Party
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, asserting that she has gained support from the grassroots level rather than through top-down directives.
Jeffries expressed confidence in Harris's ability to advocate for American values, stating, “Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom. Kamala Harris will fight for our families. Kamala Harris will fight for our future. I’m proud to strongly endorse Kamala Harris to be the 47th president of the United States of America.” He also conveyed optimism about the Democratic Party's prospects in upcoming elections: “We’re going to hold the Senate. We’re going to win the House. We’re going to elect Kamala Harris as our next president in November.”
The announcement followed President Joe Biden's decision not to pursue another term, amid concerns from within his party regarding his capacity to serve effectively over an additional four years.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer echoed similar sentiments of grassroots support during a public appearance backing Vice President Harris: "We are here today to throw our support behind VP Kamala Harris!"
The discussions around these endorsements have sparked debate over the authenticity of grassroots backing within the party for Harris’s candidacy.
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