Voters in Oakland shared mixed reactions after President Joe Biden suspended his reelection campaign and backed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Born in Oakland, California, Ms. Harris was the first woman and woman of color elected as a vice president. If nominated at the Democratic National Convention next month, she will compete against former President Donald Trump for the U.S. presidency.
Ms. Harris has received overwhelming support from state Democratic Party chairs and prominent figures in the party, including the Clintons, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Biden.
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats—it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this,” President Biden stated on X right after he halted his campaign….