Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently penned a media op-ed endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. She lauded Harris as the Democratic Party’s strongest candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump, praising her resilience, experience, and the fresh outlook she brings to American politics.

In her endorsement, Clinton expressed her enthusiasm for Harris, underlining that elections are about the future. She sees Harris as embodying a new era for American politics.

Clinton’s support for Harris follows President Joe Biden’s decision to step down and endorse Harris, a move that sets the stage for a historic election. Harris could become the first woman, and the first Black and South Asian individual, to top a major party’s ticket.

According to Clinton, the choice in the 2024 election is now more defined, with a stark contrast between Harris and Trump. She stated that while Trump is a convicted criminal, Harris has a background as a distinguished prosecutor.

Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, were among the first prominent Democrats to publicly support Harris. Their endorsement underscores the unity within the Democratic Party as they gear up for a potentially heated election season.

Despite the disappointment of not shattering the highest and hardest glass ceiling herself, Clinton expressed pride in how her two presidential campaigns contributed to normalizing the idea of a woman leading the ticket. She acknowledged that Kamala Harris, like many women in politics, is often underestimated but stressed that Harris is thoroughly prepared for the task at hand.

Clinton also touched on the added challenges Harris faces as a woman of color in a high-stakes political race. “I know a thing or two about how hard it can be for strong women candidates to fight through the sexism and double standards of American politics. I’ve been called a witch, a ‘nasty woman’ and much worse,” Clinton reflected on her 2016 campaign.

Despite these hurdles, Clinton expressed faith in Harris’ capacity to surmount them, highlighting her prosecutorial record and her contributions within the Biden administration. Harris, as vice president, has been involved in making some of the administration’s most challenging decisions. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, she emerged as the administration’s most passionate and effective advocate for restoring women’s reproductive rights.

Harris’ campaign will tackle critical issues such as economic recovery, healthcare, and climate change. Clinton believes Harris’ proactive stance on these issues and her background in prosecution will appeal to voters seeking practical solutions to the nation’s challenges.

Clinton drew a comparison between old grievances and the new solutions that Harris could bring, underscoring her hopeful and unifying vision. She praised Harris’ talent, experience, and readiness to be president, expressing confidence in her ability to defeat Donald Trump.

The op-ed emphasized the urgent need for voter mobilization in the coming months, asserting that the time for hesitation has passed and that it’s now essential to organize, mobilize, and strive for victory. She pointed to recent electoral victories of left-leaning parties in Britain and France as evidence that a well-organized campaign can yield significant results, even within a short timeframe.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that Harris is the favored candidate among Democrats, with 91% having a favorable view of her compared to 80% for Biden. Harris is also leading Trump in the polls by a slim margin, a promising development for her campaign.

The endorsement from Hillary Clinton provides a significant boost for Harris’ campaign and serves as a rallying call for Democrats across the country. As the 2024 election is shaping up to be one of the most critical in recent history, the support and mobilization of the Democratic base will be key in securing a win.