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President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his campaign for reelection Sunday and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee for president was a selfless act of patriotism and a strong vote of confidence in the extraordinarily talented woman he selected four years ago to be his partner in governing.
America needs Kamala Harris. Democrats must unite behind her
Biden picked Harris to be his vice presidential running mate in 2020 because he knew the former prosecutor, California attorney general and U.S. senator would be able to succeed him should he be unable to carry on with his duties due to severe illness, injury or death. He made a wise choice.
Harris has played a key role in Biden’s long list of achievements, including passing historic legislation to improve Americans’ lives, implementing a wise foreign policy, and effectively defending our nation.
Biden has now made another wise decision that Harris is the candidate best qualified to be elected and serve as our next president. I know Kamala Harris personally. I’ve worked with her, and I believe she gives Democrats our best chance to defeat former President Donald Trump and save America from his destructive policies. Democrats should unite behind Harris because she would do an outstanding job as president and build on all Biden has done to benefit our country.
As Biden knows, there is no better preparation for the presidency than serving as vice president. Fifteen vice presidents have gone on to become president.
The American people owe President Biden a debt of gratitude for his lifetime of service to our country. He has accomplished more than most American presidents and continues to provide strong leadership for our nation.
But Biden is a realist. After his weak performance in his June 27 debate with Trump prompted a…
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