Hillary Clinton recently commented on the 2024 presidential election in an op-ed published in the New York Times, stating that there is now a “sharper” choice with Kamala Harris replacing President Biden atop the Democratic ticket. Clinton expressed her excitement about Vice President Kamala Harris, who she believes can beat former President Donald Trump in November.
In the op-ed, Clinton explained how elections are about the future and described Harris as representing a fresh start for American politics. The choice between Harris and Trump is now even clearer, with the former being a convicted felon and the latter an experienced former prosecutor. Clinton also discussed the misogyny that she expects Harris to face in her bid to become the first woman president of the United States.
Clinton’s support for Harris comes after Biden announced he was dropping out of the race, with the former secretary of state and her husband being among the first top Democrats to endorse the vice president. Clinton acknowledged the unique challenges that Harris will face as a Black and South Asian woman vying for the presidency but emphasized that progress is still possible.
Harris has become the preferred candidate over Biden among most Democrats, according to recent polls. A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that 91% of Democratic voters viewed Harris favorably, while 80% felt positively about Biden. Additionally, the same poll showed that Harris led Trump by a margin of 44% to 42.
Kamala Harris is likely to face Trump in the general election after securing enough delegate support to secure the Democratic nomination. A formal vote still needs to be held before she can be declared the official nominee, but Clinton’s endorsement and the poll results demonstrate strong support for her candidacy.
