On July 23 in Los Angeles, U.S. actor George Clooney, a prominent supporter of the Democratic Party, announced his backing for Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy in the upcoming November elections. He also expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden for his decision not to seek re-election, a step Clooney had previously urged him to take.
In a statement released to several media outlets, including CNN, Clooney praised President Biden for his leadership, saying, “He is saving democracy once again. We are all very excited to do everything we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic mission.”
Clooney, a significant Democratic donor who has been involved in various presidential campaigns, had initially supported Biden’s re-election bid. However, he changed his stance following Biden’s performance in a debate on June 27, where many observers noted the President appeared overwhelmed by age and struggled to confront his Republican rival, Donald Trump.
Clooney’s endorsement of Harris comes shortly after he wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times, where he called for Biden to step back from the race. This sentiment echoed a growing chorus of voices advocating for a change in the Democratic candidacy, particularly after Biden’s debate performance.
Since Biden announced his withdrawal on Sunday, he has received applause from various Democratic circles and political figures worldwide. The party has rallied around Harris, who has already secured a majority of the votes needed for the presidential nomination.
In a sign of enthusiasm from Democratic voters, Harris raised $100 million from Sunday night to Monday evening, marking a significant endorsement from the party base as she moves forward in her campaign.
This development highlights an important shift in the Democratic landscape as the election approaches. Clooney’s influence and commitment to supporting Harris signal a tight-knit party effort to rally around a strong candidate.
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