China News Service, Washington, August 11 (Reporter Sha Hanting) Biden, the former vice president of the United States and who has locked the Democratic presidential nomination, announced on the 11th local time that he has selected Senator Kamala Harris as his candidate. Running partner and Democratic vice presidential candidate. Harris became the first African-American woman nominated as a vice presidential candidate in American history.
Biden posted on social media that day, “I am honored to announce that Harris will be my running partner. She is a fearless fighter and one of the best public officials in this country. Together, we will defeat Trump.”
Harris subsequently issued an article saying that he was honored to be Biden's running mate, and he would be a "president who unites the American people."
After the announcement of the news, Congressional Democratic leaders and former Democratic presidents spoke in succession to express their support for Harris. House Speaker Pelosi said in a statement that Biden’s selection of Harris as his running mate was a "historical milestone." Former President Barack Obama said Harris was "fully qualified for this job." Former President Clinton said that Biden and Harris would form a "strong team."
Harris is 55 years old, his father is African Jamaican and his mother is Indian. She has served as a U.S. Senator since 2017 and is committed to promoting racial equality and women's equal rights. Harris has participated in the 2020 presidential election and has been in a strong momentum since running. He was once considered a popular candidate for the Democratic presidential candidate. Later, he withdrew from the election in December 2019 due to unfavorable fundraising issues.
Biden said in March this year that he would choose a female running partner, including Senator Warren, former national security assistant Rice, Congressman Bass, and many other women among the candidates. Biden has expressed the hope that his running partner can help him win the general election and have the ability to govern the country.
According to regulations, if Biden is elected president this time, Harris will become vice president. Given that Biden is now 78 years old, and he has repeatedly stated that he will play a "transitional" role. If Biden is elected and says he will not be re-elected, his vice president will undoubtedly become an important presidential candidate in the 2024 general election.
According to US media analysis, Harris’ African-American background and political qualifications are important reasons why Biden chose him as the vice presidential candidate. Since the death of African American Freud in May of this year by police violently law enforcement, the issue of race has become one of the most concerned topics of the American people. Choosing an African-American campaign partner will help Biden gain more support from African-American voters. Harris' political credentials as a former California attorney general and a federal senator prove his ability to serve as vice president.
The Biden campaign team announced that Biden and Harris will jointly deliver a speech in Delaware on the 12th. The two will formally accept the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nomination at the Democratic convention next week.
On the same day, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced the list of people who will attend the Democratic Convention. Obama, Clinton, Pelosi and Senators Sanders and Warren will all attend and speak. (Finish)