In a historic move, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential election. The announcement on August 2, 2024, marks a significant milestone as Harris, at 59 years old, becomes the first Black and Asian American woman to represent the Democratic Party in a presidential race. She clinched the nomination by receiving the majority of at least 2,350 votes from Democratic delegates.
Harris’s campaign has garnered substantial support, with over $300 million in donations to date. The enthusiasm from celebrities, fellow Democrats, and grassroots supporters underscores the widespread backing for her candidacy. Following the announcement, Harris took to social media to express her gratitude and outline her campaign’s vision.
“I am honored to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. I will officially accept the nomination next week,” Harris tweeted. “This campaign is about people coming together, fueled by a love of country, to fight for the best of who we are.” She also shared a link to her campaign website, encouraging supporters to join the movement: [Join us](https://t.co/abmve926Hz).
The path to her nomination was marked by President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from running for re-election. After facing significant pressure from within the Democratic Party and public figures to withdraw, Biden endorsed Harris, stating, “My first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made.” He added, “Today, I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be our party’s nominee this year.”
As Harris prepares to officially accept the nomination, she has already begun her campaign in earnest. She is running against the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, who has been vocal in his criticisms of Harris’s policies and approach. In response, Harris has framed the election as a contest between “two different visions for our nation,” with her campaign focused on the future and Trump’s campaign characterized by a focus on the past. “We’re not going back,” she emphasized in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Ahead of the Democratic National Committee’s convention, speculation is rife regarding Harris’s choice for a running mate. Top contenders include U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro, and Senator Mark Kelly, all of whom have expressed their endorsement and support for Harris. As the campaign progresses, Harris is expected to build on the momentum from her historic nomination, with the aim of uniting the Democratic Party and appealing to a broad range of voters in the upcoming election.
In other news – Zimbabwean football community grieves the passing of Tafadzwa Bhasera
Tafadzwa Bhasera, the former team manager of the Zimbabwean senior women’s football team, the Mighty Warriors, has tragically passed away in Harare at the age of 38. Bhasera, who also held the position of chief executive officer at Harare City FC, died this Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to Zimbabwean football.
Bhasera’s tenure as the Mighty Warriors’ team manager, which concluded in 2021, was marked by his commitment to the development and management of the national women’s football team. Read More
