(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are All In! (updated with more big news) [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-07-23 From The Guardian live blog: Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, has begun speaking at the joint press conference with the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries. The Democratic party and the country are “brimming with excitement, enthusiasm, unity,” Schumer says. He says Kamala Harris has done a “truly impressive job” securing the majority of delegates needed to win the Democratic party’s nomination, and that the vast majority of his senators “quickly and enthusiastically” endorsed her. “We are here today to throw our support behind vice-president Kamala Harris.” Democrats are moving forward “stronger and more united than ever before,” Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer tells reporters as he endorses Kamala Harris. Schumer says he has seen a “surge of enthusiasm from every corner of our party” in the last 36 hours, and that that enthusiasm is “contagious” among Democrats, with contributions pouring in “in ways even beyond our expectations”. Harris has a “tremendous” record to run on, Schumer says, as he notes that “now begins the next chapter in our quest to make sure Donald Trump does not become president.” “Today, with one voice, we speak about the dangers he presents to working families, to our country and to our democracy. We see very clearly how nervous the Republicans are about our new nominee.” Democrats are moving forward “stronger and more united than ever before,” Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer tells reporters as he endorses Kamala Harris. Schumer says he has seen a “surge of enthusiasm from every corner of our party” in the last 36 hours, and that that enthusiasm is “contagious” among Democrats, with contributions pouring in “in ways even beyond our expectations”. Harris has a “tremendous” record to run on, Schumer says, as he notes that “now begins the next chapter in our quest to make sure Donald Trump does not become president.” “Today, with one voice, we speak about the dangers he presents to working families, to our country and to our democracy. We see very clearly how nervous the Republicans are about our new nominee.” Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, seconded Chuck Schumer’s endorsement of Kamala Harris. “I’m proud to strongly endorse Kamala Harris to be the 47th President of the United States of America. We’re gonna hold the Senate, we’re gonna win the House, we’re going to elect Kamala Harris.” House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, at the joint press conference with Chuck Schumer, said Joe Biden will go down in US history as “one of the most consequential presidents of all time”. Jeffries said Biden is a “heroic American” because he made the “selfless” decision to pass the torch to Kamala Harris, who he says has “excited and energized” the House Democratic caucus, the Democratic party, and the nation. Harris has earned the nomination “from the grassroots up, not the top down”, Jeffries said. “She is ready. She is willing. She is able to energetically and emphatically lead America into the future.” Kamala Harris is a “commonsense leader” who knows how to deliver real results for hardworking American taxpayers, Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, said. Jeffries described Harris as a “courageous” and “compassionate” leader who has worked hard throughout her entire career to keep communities safe, and who will build an affordable economy that makes life better for everyday Americans. “Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom. Kamala Harris will fight for our families. Kamala Harris will fight for our future.” I think the press conference is over but this news just came on: In a statement posted on X, Melinda French Gates endorsed vice-president Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election. “We need a leader who will stand up for reproductive freedom. A leader who understands that supporting caregivers leads to healthier families and a stronger economy. A leader who knows that when women have their full power in society, we all thrive. I am supporting Vice President Kamala Harris because she is that leader.” The endorsement comes as French Gates announced earlier this year that she would be donating $1bn over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the US, according to The Associated Press. Another PAC has just joined to long list of endorsements: NextGen Pac, which is part of the US’s largest youth vote organisation, NextGen America, endorsed Kamala Harris on Tuesday in a statement posted on their website. Throughout her time as Vice President, and during her time in Congress, Vice President Harris has demonstrated a commitment to fighting for the issues most important to young people. From protecting abortion access and care, to supporting climate justice, economic justice, voting rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, Vice President Harris represents the diversity, vision, and values of young Americans. Young people remain committed to turning out in force and defeating MAGA extremism and the existential threat of Trump’s Project 2025, and we are proud to join Vice President Harris in this fight. NextGen PAC is energized and ready to continue mobilizing young people for Kamala Harris, driving forward our shared vision for an America that stands for equality, opportunity, and justice for all. Young people will help elect the first woman president, we will defeat Donald Trump, and we will ensure that the voices of young Americans remain at the forefront of our democracy. Together, we stand ready to make history.” According to their website, NextGen Pac endorses candidates with “proven progressive records who will fight for a better future for younger generations.” In March, NextGen Pac, along with several other groups representing young people, announced their support for president Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, the Associated Press reported. Netflix joins the party: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, a Democratic party megadonor who had called for Joe Biden to step down from the presidential campaign, is backing Kamala Harris. Hastings has given $7m a super PAC supporting Harris’ candidacy, according to the Information – which he has said is is largest donation so far to a single candidate. Earlier this month, Hastings was one of the first major Democratic donors to call for Biden to end his 2024 campaign, following the president’s disastrous debate performance. Back then, he told the New York Times, Biden “needs to step aside to allow a vigorous Democratic leader to beat Trump and keep us safe and prosperous”. Here are a bunch of good people joining in: [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/7/23/2257314/-Chuck-Schumer-and-Hakeem-Jeffries-are-All-In?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=trending&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/