“The Squad,” made up of the most progressive Democrats in Congress, issued a statement endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination.
“Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward,” said Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.). I have written In a post.
Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us.
— Rep. Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) July 21, 2024
Other members of the squad, including Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Cori Bush (D-Missouri), also issued statements in support of Harris.
“I thank President Joe Biden for his dedicated service,” Pressley said. I have written“And @KamalaHarris, I’m all for you. Let’s go. #BlackWomenLead.”
I thank the President for his dedicated service. @JoeBiden.
and Kamala Harris I’ll do it all, let’s go.#BlackWomenLeading https://t.co/FuE1zuArtL pic.twitter.com/a73lVouhqt
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 21, 2024
“In 2020, voters sent Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House,” Bush wrote. “The public’s vote was not only a vote for President Biden, but also a vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and her ability to defeat MAGA extremism across the country. We mean it when we say we trust Black women. Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party and it’s time for us to lead our country forward. Kamala Harris is more than ready to lead at this time. As we look forward to November, it’s clear that VP Kamala Harris has the vision to carry this legacy forward and defeat Donald Trump, and I firmly endorse her for President of the United States.”
My statement regarding President Biden’s decision to withdraw his candidacy and endorse Kamala Harris for President. pic.twitter.com/StVSRV7Wj5
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 21, 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
This is a decision the President has made, and I thank him for his many years of service to our country.
I’m happy to support you Kamala Harris We support her for the Democratic nomination and are committed to working with her to defeat Donald Trump in November. https://t.co/e9wcYkkopA pic.twitter.com/GJA4Ujs9ua
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 21, 2024
The statement of support from the Squad came hours after President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Announced He will not be seeking reelection again.
Biden further added: give He said he “fully endorses and supports” Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.
