Moseley Braun Throws Full Support Behind Harris
Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, has voiced her unwavering support for Vice President Kamala Harris as she seeks to become the nation’s first female president.
Moseley Braun, a delegate at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, expressed her enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy, stating, “I’ll go over [to] her and do this.”
Moseley Braun’s backing comes at a pivotal moment, as the Democratic Party prepares to nominate a woman of color as its presidential candidate for the first time in history.
The former senator’s experience in breaking barriers and shattering the glass ceiling lends credibility to her endorsement of Harris’ historic bid.
Challenges Ahead for Harris
Despite the excitement surrounding Harris’ campaign, Moseley Braun acknowledges the difficult road ahead. She warns the vice president to “gird her loins and get ready for it because they’re going to come at you every way.”
Moseley Braun’s own experience in the 2004 Democratic primary taught her the importance of resilience in the face of criticism and adversity.
Moseley Braun recognizes the unique challenges that Harris will face, stemming from both misogyny and racism. She refers to the concept of “misogynoir,” a combination of misogyny and racism, as a significant burden that the vice president must overcome.
Confidence in Harris’ Ability to Succeed
Despite the formidable obstacles, Moseley Braun and fellow Democratic strategist Minyon Moore express confidence in Harris’ ability to prevail.
Moseley Braun believes that “a woman can” become president and that the “energy around Kamala Harris right now suggests that people are welcoming it and are waiting for it.”
Moore echoes this sentiment, stating, “We will elect the first woman President in our country and we have to work every day to prove to America that women are capable of doing this.”
The unwavering support from experienced political figures like Moseley Braun and Moore underscores the belief that Harris’ historic candidacy can, indeed, succeed.
Conclusion
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention unfolds, the endorsement and advocacy of trailblazers like Carol Moseley Braun serve to bolster Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.
With the first Black woman senator championing the first female vice president’s quest for the White House, the stage is set for a groundbreaking moment in American politics.
