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Election 2024 updates: Bernie Sanders backs Harris

The Vermont senator was one of the last major Democrats to endorse.

Last Updated: July 27, 2024, 5:04 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris, who now has an endorsement from former President Barack Obama, is heading into the weekend in what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race.

On Thursday night, Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took the lead in addressing the public about their discussions.

Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.

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Doug Emhoff defends Harris against 'childless cat lady' comment

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigned at the 7th annual Hmong Wausau Festival in Wausa, Wisconsin, on Saturday with Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Emhoff addressed Sen. JD Vance’s "cat lady" comments that he's been getting considerable criticism over, and called former President Donald Trump remarks “weird.”

"Over the last decade, she's not just been an amazing partner to me, but a loving parent to two kids named Paul and Ella," Emhoff said about his wife. "From day one, she's been present, nurturing and fiercely protected with them."

Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, speaks at an event at Planned Parenthood in Portland on July 24, 2024.
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Vance responded to the criticism of his comments Friday during the "Megyn Kelly Show" podcast and claimed the comments made in a 2021 Fox News interview were taken out of context.

"This is about criticizing the Democratic Party for becoming anti-family and anti-child," Vance said.

-ABC News' Gabriella Abdul-Hakim

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Bernie Sanders endorses Harris

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Portland, Maine, on Saturday.

"We must defeat Trump, elect VP @KamalaHarris , and create a government that works for all, not just the 1%," Sanders said in a post on X.

-ABC News' Gabriella Abdul-Hakim

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Harris says she signed candidacy declaration forms

Vice President Kamala Harris has signed candidacy declaration forms, she said in a post on social media Friday night.

"Today, I signed the forms officially declaring my candidacy for President of the United States," Harris said.

"And in November, our people-powered campaign will win."