Nancy Pelosi supports Kamala Harris for president.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) made a significant announcement on Monday, declaring her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. Pelosi’s support for Harris is described as “official, personal, and political,” highlighting the depth of her endorsement.
In a statement released on Monday afternoon, Pelosi praised Kamala Harris for her strength and courage as a champion of working families, particularly noting her advocacy for women’s rights. Pelosi also emphasized her personal relationship with Harris, spanning decades and built on shared values, faith, and a dedication to public service. From a political perspective, Pelosi expressed unwavering confidence in Harris’s astuteness as a woman in politics, predicting her ability to lead the party to victory in the November elections.
The timing of Pelosi’s endorsement is crucial, coming on the heels of President Joe Biden’s exit from the race and his subsequent endorsement of Harris on Sunday. This move triggered a wave of support for Harris within the Democratic Party, coinciding with a surge in online donations that saw the party collect over $50 million in a single day.
Former President Barack Obama, while not publicly endorsing a candidate to fill Biden’s place, is reportedly focused on uniting the party once a nominee is chosen. Sources familiar with Obama’s stance have indicated that he is hesitant to interfere in the selection process prematurely.
