Support For Kamala Surges
Following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, a surge of enthusiasm among Democrats has drawn comparisons to the fervor surrounding Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Recent polls indicate a notable uptick in support for Harris, solidifying her position as the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), users are drawing parallels between the current atmosphere and the excitement that propelled Obama to victory in 2008. One viral post featuring a large crowd eagerly awaiting Harris’s speech in Milwaukee remarked, “The energy for Kamala feels like Obama in ’08,” garnering nearly 100,000 likes. Another user reminisced, “Kamala absolutely on fire in Milwaukee right now. Takes me back to Obama’s first run when the energy absolutely vibrates out of the room and through the screen.”
Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan echoed these sentiments in an interview with MSNBC, noting that she hasn’t witnessed such excitement in her state since Obama’s groundbreaking campaign.
The comparison to Obama’s historic candidacy isn’t confined to social media chatter alone. Observers are speculating on the potential for a similar electoral wave, despite current polling not yet reflecting such a dramatic shift. Nonetheless, Harris’s swift accumulation of Democratic delegates underscores her momentum. According to an Associated Press survey, she has secured 3,107 delegates, comfortably surpassing the 1,976 needed for nomination.
Financially, Harris’s campaign has also seen unprecedented support, raising $81 million within 24 hours of Biden’s endorsement, with totals now exceeding $100 million. This surge in fundraising reflects growing confidence among donors and supporters alike.
At her inaugural rally in Milwaukee, Harris didn’t shy away from drawing contrasts with former President Trump, promising to defend her record against his in any comparison. Her remarks prompted chants of “lock him up” from attendees, a stark echo of sentiments from Trump’s own 2016 campaign.
Harris’s campaign kickoff came immediately after she convened with her team in Wilmington, Delaware, focusing on critical issues like reproductive rights and critiquing Trump’s policies in that regard.
As Harris consolidates her support within the Democratic Party and gears up to face Trump in the general election, the echoes of Obama’s groundbreaking campaign continue to resonate, energizing supporters and observers alike.
