In an op-ed for The New York Times, Hillary Clinton said she believes in Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability to win against Donald Trump, her former political opponent whom she lost the presidential election to in 2016.
“[Harris] is talented, experienced and ready to be president. And I know she can defeat Donald Trump,” she wrote.
The vice president launched her presidential campaign following President Joe Biden’s decision to end his bid for reelection on Sunday. Harris set a record by gaining $81 million in donations within the first 24 hours of her campaign, and has surpassed $100 million as of Tuesday. She has also garnered enough support from delegates to become the Democratic nominee, according to an Associated Press survey.
Clinton, who made history as the first woman in the U.S. to win a presidential nomination by a major political party, said Harris “represents a fresh start for American politics” and can offer a “hopeful, unifying vision.”
“[Harris] and…