On Monday, all eyes were on US Vice President Kamala Harris as she strode into a campaign staff meeting in Wilmington, accompanied by the empowering strains of Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” According to CNN, Harris’ campaign secured permission from Beyoncé’s representatives to use the song throughout her presidential campaign. This approval came just hours before Harris’s appearance at the meeting, signalling a significant endorsement of her campaign’s message.
Unofficial support from Beyoncé
While Beyoncé has not officially endorsed Harris, the permission to use “Freedom” as a campaign anthem suggests a degree of support. Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, has been vocal in her backing of Harris and the Democratic Party. Following President Biden’s announcement on Sunday, Knowles expressed her support on social media, writing, “New, Youthful, Sharp, energy!!!! Putting personal Ego, power and fame aside. That is the definition of a great leader. Thank you, President Biden, for your service and your leadership. Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s Go.”
Biden endorses Harris for President
President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential election on Sunday, endorsing Harris as the Democratic nominee. This endorsement sets the stage for a historic campaign, with Harris poised to make her mark as the first female president of the United States.
Harris addresses campaign staff
At the campaign staff meeting, she emphasized the stakes of the upcoming election. “We have 106 days until Election Day and in that time, we have some hard work to do. Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country. One focuses on the future, the other focuses on the past. Donald Trump wants to take our country backwards… We believe in a brighter future that makes room for all Americans,” Harris declared, setting a tone of optimism and determination.
Securing the nomination
A recent survey by the Associated Press revealed that Harris had garnered the endorsement of more than the 1,976 delegates needed to secure the Democratic nomination in the first round of voting. The voting process is scheduled to take place from August 1st to 7th, setting the stage for Harris’s formal nomination. Kamala Harris’s campaign is off to a dynamic start, bolstered by high-profile endorsements and a clear vision for the future. As the campaign progresses, all eyes will be on her as she seeks to make history and lead the nation forward.