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Michigan Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris
By DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
9 hours ago
Michigan Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris in 2024 race 01:23
(CBS DETROIT) — The Michigan Democratic Party announced that the state's Democratic National Convention delegates have "overwhelmingly" voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential race.
One of those delegates is Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, who announced the vote on X and said "Michigan Democratic convention delegates just voted to endorse Kamala Harris for president. [Congresswoman] Brenda Lawrence gave touching nominating remarks. I'm proud to support the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris."
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement after the vote:
"Our party and our delegation are built on values of hard work, community, and building a brighter future — and that is exactly what Kamala Harris represents. She has been a tireless fighter for reproductive rights, workers' rights, and growing the middle class.
"Since the day she took office, Vice President Harris has clearly shown her dedication to Michiganders, their values, and their families. As a prosecutor and senator, she worked to keep her community safe from those who sought to harm it — now, as our nominee, she is doing the exact same thing as she fights to beat Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda once again.
"As delegates across the country rally behind Harris, we are excited to continue to unite this party so we can come together in November and elect Democrats up and down the ballot."
A CBS News poll found that 83% of Democratic registered voters approved of Mr. Biden stepping down and 79% said they would nominate Harris.
Meanwhile, leaders in the Arab American community have not changed their stance after more than 100,000 people voted uncommitted in the Michigan primary, criticizing Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Activists said Harris will need to prove to the Arab American community that she is a worthy nominee.
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