Kamala Harris officially accepts Democratic presidential nomination, making history as the party's first female candidate
PTC News Desk: In a landmark moment for American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris received a rapturous welcome as she took the stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Addressing a highly energised crowd, Harris delivered the keynote address before officially accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States.
"We got to get to business... Let's get to business," Harris declared, her words echoing through the convention hall as supporters erupted in chants of "Kamala!" and "USA!". The enthusiastic response underscored the excitement and renewed energy surrounding her historic candidacy.
Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate just over a month ago, following intense discussions among party leaders and allies of President Joe Biden. At 81 years old, Biden faced growing calls to step aside, leading to Harris stepping into the spotlight. If elected, she would make history as the first woman to serve as President of the United States.
Her acceptance speech in Chicago marked the culmination of a dramatic and fast-paced shift in the Democratic Party’s strategy, coming just 75 days before the upcoming Election Day. Democratic leaders, who had recently been apprehensive about Biden's ability to secure a win after a challenging debate performance against Republican nominee Donald Trump, are now buoyed by the historic nature of Harris’ candidacy and the fresh wave of enthusiasm she has brought to the campaign.
The four-day convention, held in one of America’s most politically significant cities, featured a star-studded lineup of political heavyweights and celebrities. While there were rumors reported by TMZ that pop icon Beyoncé might perform on Thursday, this had yet to be officially confirmed.
Among the prominent speakers was North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a close ally of Harris, who emphasised her strength and tenacity. "America, we have one hell of a fight ahead of us. And Kamala Harris is one hell of a fighter. Kamala Harris will fight for you till the very end. And when she fights, we win," Cooper passionately stated, further fueling the crowd’s excitement.
In a gesture of support and solidarity, President Biden reached out to Harris before her speech, wishing her luck and expressing his confidence in her ability to lead the party to victory in the November elections, according to a White House spokesperson.
Harris’ nomination and the electrifying atmosphere at the convention signal a new chapter for the Democratic Party as they rally around a candidate who could make history and redefine the future of American leadership.
- With inputs from agencies
