CHICAGO: The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic presidential candidate has brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm into the presidential elections, a top party leader said on Sunday, adding that she has brought in a lot of joy and hope.
“Madam Vice President Kamala Harris as a nominee of the Democratic Party has brought such tremendous energy and enthusiasm into the presidential elections. She’s bringing in so many young folks into this campaign and people from different backgrounds. They’re really interested in her,” Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison told PTI in an interview.
“She has brought a lot of hope and joy into this election, which is so necessary, particularly when you’re running against somebody like Donald Trump, who’s about fear, who’s about dividing the country, not bringing us together. And so, Kamala Harris is just a tremendous figure and she’s running one of the most amazing campaigns I’ve ever seen,” Harrison said.
In his capacity as the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Harrison is responsible for the successful conduct of the once-in-four-years Democratic National Convention, which is being held in this windy city this year. The convention starts on Monday. On Thursday, Harris, 59, would formally deliver her speech accepting the nomination of the Democratic party.
“I think you’re going to get a lot of hope and joy from this podium. In essence, all of the stalwarts of the Democratic Party, those who have been anchors for the party for years, and those who are new and emerging stars in the party, they’ll all be on the stage,” he said.
President Joe Biden, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are among the top leadership who are expected to address the four-day convention that is being attended by more than 30,000 Democratic party leaders and members from across the country.