(NationRise.com) – Senate Majority Leader and New York Democrat Chuck Schumer received a poor response on July 23 when he asked for applause for Vice President Kamala Harris and her rise to the primary presidential ticket position of the Democratic Party.
During a press conference, Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced their official endorsements of Harris. Both Democratic leaders were among the top Democrats who asked President Joe Biden to suspend his reelection bid following his disastrous debate with former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Schumer told reporters that the Democratic Party was starting a new “chapter” that would be the best in years, as he claimed that Harris represents the best nominee the party can have. He even said that Harris had what it took to beat Trump in the presidential election and become the first female president in the United States.
While Schumer made the remarks with enthusiasm, the public’s response was so uninterested that the Senate Majority Leader immediately asked, “Applause?” The answer was even worse as the crowd remained silent, with the two Democratic leaders visibly uncomfortable.
Jeffries broke the silence by saying that he strongly endorsed the vice president. He also believes that the Democratic Party is gaining momentum and can maintain not only the White House but also the Senate. He added that the party would live a historic period as it would also become the majority in the House of Representatives.
Despite their enthusiasm, many political analysts have been saying since Harris announced her intentions to become the nominee that the vice president may not be strong enough to beat Trump in November’s election. Some polls have even shown that in a matchup between Trump and Harris, the Republican nominee would lead by 9 points.
While some political reporters speculated about the chance of an open convention, the vice president received the support of more than the 1,976 delegates that a candidate needs to become the nominee.
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