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Election 2024 updates: Beshear says Vance 'ain't from Appalachia' at Harris event

Former President Barack Obama has also endorsed Vice President Harris.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Julia Reinstein, Lauren Peller, Nadine El-Bawab, Leah Sarnoff, and Ivan Pereira
Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.

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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Jul 27, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT

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

Jul 27, 2024, 2:40 PM EDT

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

Jul 26, 2024, 10:16 PM EDT

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."

Jul 26, 2024, 1:45 PM EDT

Clyburn praises Buttigieg as potential VP pick

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn praised Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as a potential vice presidential pick and extolled the importance and enthusiasm of the Obamas endorsing Harris.

During an interview with MSNBC on Friday, Clyburn went through the list of known options, noting his experience working with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. He also mentioned Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro but did not mention Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

Clyburn had the highest praise for Buttigieg, however, stating, “He would make an outstanding VP."

He outlined what he believes Harris’ team is looking for in a vice presidential candidate.

"They will look for what needs to be done in order to balance out the ticket, to energize or keep the energy going, and she will pick one that will help with that," he said.