Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) became the first “squad” Democrat to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s nominee, after the president dropped out of the race.
Bush called Biden’s decision to step aside a “principled and necessary one” and backed Harris for president, in a statement Sunday.
My Statement on President Biden's Decision to Step Down as Nominee and Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. pic.twitter.com/StVSRV7Wj5
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 21, 2024
“When we say trust Black women, we mean it. Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party and it is past time for us to lead our country forward. Kamala Harris is more than ready to lead at this moment,” Bush said. “As we look forward to November, it is clear to me that Vice President Kamala Harris has the vision to carry this legacy forward, defeat Donald Trump, and I unequivocally endorse her for President of the United States.”
Harris has the backing of several key Democrats, including Biden, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), and both Bill and Hillary Clinton, but several other Democrats have not endorsed her – including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and former President Barack Obama.
