In a recent guest essay for The New York Times, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton expressed her support for Vice President Kamala Harris, touting her as a beacon of hope for the future of American politics.
Clinton wrote, "Elections are about the future. Thats why I am excited about Vice President Kamala Harris. She represents a fresh start for American politics. She can offer a hopeful, unifying vision. She is talented, experienced and ready to be President. And I know she can defeat Donald Trump."
According to Fox News, Clinton's endorsement of Harris comes as a significant nod to the Vice President's potential to bring about a new era in American politics. She praised Harris as a "savvy former prosecutor and successful Vice President," positioning her as a stark contrast to the previous Republican administration. However, Clinton did not shy away from acknowledging the challenges Harris would face, particularly those rooted in sexism and prejudice.
"Ms. Harriss record and character will be distorted and disparaged by a flood of disinformation and the kind of ugly prejudice were already hearing from MAGA mouthpieces. She and the campaign will have to cut through the noise, and all of us as voters must be thoughtful about what we read, believe and share," Clinton cautioned.
Drawing from her own experiences as a female candidate, Clinton empathized with the uphill battle Harris would face. "I know a thing or two about how hard it can be for strong women candidates to fight through the sexism and double standards of American politics. Ive been called a witch, a nasty woman and much worse. I was even burned in effigy. As a candidate, I sometimes shied away from talking about making history. I wasnt sure voters were ready for that."
Despite losing the 2016 presidential race to Donald Trump, Clinton reminded readers that she garnered three million more total votes. She warned that Harris, as the first Black and South Asian woman, would face additional unique challenges. However, she remained optimistic about the possibility of progress, citing her own popular vote victory and Barack Obama's historic election as the first Black president.
"Ms. Harris is chronically underestimated, as are so many women in politics, but she is well prepared for this moment," Clinton asserted.
In her essay, Clinton also lauded President Biden's decision to step aside, describing it as a patriotic act. "Mr. Biden has done a hard and rare thing. Serving as President was a lifelong dream. And when he finally got there, he was exceptionally good at it. To give that up, to accept that finishing the job meant passing the baton, took real moral clarity. The country mattered more. As one who shared that dream and has had to make peace with letting it go, I know this wasnt easy. But it was the right thing to do," she wrote.
Clinton concluded her piece with a call to action, urging, "The time for hand-wringing is over. Now its time to organize, mobilize and win."
The former Secretary of State, along with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, had previously endorsed Harris in a joint statement following Bidens announcement. They expressed their gratitude towards President Biden for his service and pledged their support to Vice President Harris.
"We join millions of Americans in thanking President Biden for all he has accomplished, standing up for America time and again, with his North Star always being whats best for the country," they stated. "We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her."
The Clintons also voiced their concerns about the potential return of a Trump administration, emphasizing the urgency of supporting Harris. "Weve lived through many ups and downs, but nothing has made us more worried for our country than the threat posed by a second Trump term. He has promised to be a dictator on day one, and the recent ruling by his servile Supreme Court will only embolden him to further shred the Constitution. Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything weve got to elect her. Americas future depends on it," they warned.
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