Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer Finally Endorse Kamala Harris for Prez
The Democratic leaders announced in a press conference that they have thrown their support behind Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee.

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Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic 2024 presidential nominee.
The House minority leader and Senate majority leader are among the last top Democrats to throw their support behind Harris since she launched her campaign on Monday.
In a Tuesday press conference held on the steps of the Capitol, Schumer said they were “brimming with excitement, enthusiasm, unity” for the party’s opportunity to “unite behind a new nominee,” reported The Hill.
Schumer added, “And boy oh boy are we enthusiastic.”
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Following Schumer, Jeffries commended Harris as someone who is “ready, willing and able to lead us into the future,” who will “fight” for voters across the country.
Leader Jeffries: Kamala Harris has earned the Democratic nomination. She is willing and she is able to energetically and emphatically lead America into the future. Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom. Kamala Harris will fight for our families. Kamala Harris will fight for… pic.twitter.com/1waZAr5rpS
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) July 23, 2024
Jeffries added that Harris had “earned the Democratic nomination,” and Harris raised a record $81 million in fundraising in the 24 hours since announcing her presidential campaign.
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