General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsText of Biden's email:
BIG "Biden/Harris" logo on top:
Folks --
You make a lot of important decisions as president. But the first one is who you select to be your Vice President. Ive decided that Kamala Harris is the best person to help me take this fight to Donald Trump and Mike Pence and then to lead this nation starting in January 2021.
Id like to tell you why, but first Im going to ask you to add your name and welcome Kamala to our team.
These arent normal times. For the first time in our history, were facing three historic crises -- all at the same time. Were facing the worst pandemic in 100 years. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. The most powerful calls for racial justice in a generation. And we have a president who has both failed to lead on the virus -- costing lives and decimating our economy -- and fanned the flames of hate and division.
I need someone working alongside me who is smart, tough, and ready to lead. Kamala is that person.
I need someone who understands the pain that so many people in our nation are suffering. Whether theyve lost their job, their business, a loved one to this virus. This president says he doesnt want to be distracted by it. He doesnt understand that taking care of the people of this nation -- all the people -- isnt a distraction -- its the job. Kamala understands that.
I need someone who understands that we are in a battle for the soul of this nation. And that if were going to get through these crises -- we need to come together and unite for a better America. Kamala gets that.
If Im President, Im committed to making things better -- not just in the short term, but sustainably, structurally, and permanently. We wont have time to delay. I need a partner who can help deliver on those promises, and quickly.
I was privileged to serve this nation for two terms as Vice President alongside President Obama, a man of extraordinary character who I believe will go down in history as one of our great presidents. So, I know a thing or two about being Vice President. More than anything, I know it cant be a political decision. It has to be a governing decision. If the people of this nation entrust me and Kamala with the office of President and Vice President for the next four years, were going to inherit a nation in crisis, a nation divided, and a world in disarray. We wont have a minute to waste.
Thats what led me to Kamala Harris.
As a United States Senator from California, Kamala represents the biggest state in the union. Shes been one of the toughest and most effective Senators on two of the most important committees in the Senate -- Intelligence and Judiciary. Two committees that have directly dealt with some of the most important issues facing this nation at home and around the world.
She sits on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, where she deals with the nations most sensitive threats.
Weve all watched her hold the Trump administration accountable for its corruption, stand up to a Justice Department thats run amok, and be a powerful voice against their extreme nominations.
Shes been a leader on criminal justice and marriage equality. And she has focused like a laser on the racial disparities as a result of the coronavirus.
As Californias Attorney General, she led one of the biggest legal departments in the nation -- where she was a powerful advocate for people in taking on the big banks and protecting women and kids from abuse. Shes delivered billions in settlement money to consumers, taking on companies for fraud, pollution and abuse.
I first met Kamala through my son Beau. They were both Attorneys General at the same time. He had enormous respect for her and her work. I thought a lot about that as I made this decision. There is no ones opinion I valued more than Beaus and Im proud to have Kamala standing with me on this campaign.
Her record of accomplishment -- fighting tooth and nail for whats right -- is why Im choosing her. There is no door Kamala wont knock on, no stone shell leave unturned, if it means making life better -- for the people.
So join me today in welcoming Kamala Harris to our team.
She will wake up every day -- like I will -- thinking about how to make life better for people. How to rebuild our country back better. How to make it more just. How to win the next fight in the battle for the soul of this nation.
Because thats what the Presidency -- and the Vice Presidency -- is. Its a duty to care: for you, for all of us. This will be the fight of our administration, and theres no better partner that I could have asked for.
Thanks for everything,
-Joe
PS: Well be holding a grassroots fundraiser tomorrow so she can get a chance to talk to some of the grassroots supporters who have powered this campaign. Id love it if you could join us. So add your name to give her a warm welcome and then pitch in to join us.
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