Marlborough Democrats Back Harris, Thank Biden: Statement

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Democrats from Massachusetts will soon head to Chicago for the Aug. 19 Democratic National Convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris will officially become the party's presidential nominee.

Harris has secured enough votes from delegates to become her party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday.

The announcement was made before the online voting process ends on Monday, reflecting the breakneck speed of a campaign that is eager to maintain momentum after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Harris as his successor less than two weeks ago.

Harris is poised to be the first woman of color at the top of a major party’s ticket, and she joined a call with supporters to say she is “honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee.”

The Marlborough Democratic City Committee on Friday backed Harris' nomination, issuing a statement supporting her, and thanking Biden. Here's the full statement:

"We, the members of the Marlborough Democratic City Committee (MDCC), thank President Joseph Biden for his patriotism and fully support the decision of our elected delegates to the Democratic National Convention to elect Vice President Kamala Harris as our nominee for President of the United States.

"President Biden has had one of the most successful presidential terms ever. The Biden-Harris Administration controlled the pandemic, addressed climate change, passed a massive infrastructure bill, created millions of jobs, brought manufacturing back to our shores, reduced inflation, and restored the rule of law after the bold-faced effort to overthrow the 2020 election.

"But we understand and respect President Biden’s decision to step aside at this point and endorse Vice President Harris to succeed him. President Biden made his decision based on what is best for the nation and, unlike the GOP nominee, not what is best for himself.

"We also understand, but reject, claims that Vice President Harris’ ascension to the top of the ticket robs Democrats of choosing our nominee. The Biden-Harris ticket received millions of votes in the primary process. She has served a heartbeat away from the presidency for more than three years. She is vetted, experienced, has been, and still is ready to do the job on day one.

"We strongly urge our fellow Democrats, like-minded unenrolled voters, and Republicans who value democracy to unite behind Vice President Harris and the rest of the Democratic ticket up and down the ballot."

The Associated Press contributed to this article