In just under two weeks since Kamala Harris became the presumed Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race, she has managed to raise a staggering $200 million and attract over 170,000 volunteers.
This swift surge in support has energized New York Democrats, who are enthusiastic about her campaign.
Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Assembly District 73) shared, “New York Democrats are really fired up for Kamala Harris.”
The excitement among New York Democratic delegates is palpable, especially when contrasted with the mood around her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) noted the contrast, saying, “There’s the doom and gloom, the backward direction that they take us and just denouncing everything.
It’s darkness, and people are tired of that message. Here they see hope, aspiration, and climbing to a higher ground.”
Assembly Member Grace Lee, the first Korean American woman to serve in the New York State Legislature and a Democratic delegate highlighted how Harris’s nomination has energized minority communities.
According to the source, Lee mentioned that Harris’s candidacy is invigorating Asian American and Pacific Islander voters.
“AAPI voters have been an incredible and important part of winning states like Georgia and Nevada.
We now have a candidate that is energizing these bases of voters to come out and vote, so I think our prospects have gotten a lot brighter,” said Lee.
Additionally, other delegates pointed out that Harris is mobilizing Democratic voters, especially young women concerned about reproductive rights.
Harris has emphasized protecting reproductive freedom and healthcare as key elements of her campaign.
“I think one of the things that is very strong about the Vice President and her candidacy is the fact that she can talk about these issues in a fundamentally different way,” said Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (D-Assembly District 52), a Democratic delegate.
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Congressman Tonko also highlighted the potential for a historic moment, stating, “I think it’s fair to say this may be the year of the woman because of so many attacks by the Republican side on women and their opportunities.
So, you’re going to see women speaking out forcefully.”