'America is crying out for leadership, yet we have a president who cares more about himself than the people who elected him,' said Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris launched their joint White House bid Wednesday, with the newly-minted vice presidential nominee saying Americans are"crying out for leadership" to overcome the triple crisis of a pandemic, racial injustice and a ravaged economy.
"America is crying out for leadership, yet we have a president who cares more about himself than the people who elected him," said Harris. The daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants to the United States sought to tap into the nationwide upheaval over police violence and racial disparities. Biden spoke of why he chose Harris as his partner, stressing she was a tough and experienced legislator who is"ready to do this job on Day 1."And he said that Harris' story as the child of immigrants and a woman of color who fought her way to the top ranks of US legal and political circles would inspire the country.
The event capped a 24-hour flurry since Biden's running mate announcement, with Biden saying they raised an impressive $26 million during the period, the campaign's one-day record. She is the first Indian American to be a presidential running mate, personifying the diversity seen as key to building enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket -- and black lawmakers and activists were largely thrilled with the pick.Harris, who is two decades younger than Biden and Trump, could appeal to younger voters and women, particularly those in the suburbs who have been fleeing the Republican president, according to polling.
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