In a fiery appearance on “The View,” GOP Governor Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) took aim at the Democrats’ decision to nominate Kamala Harris for president, igniting a heated debate with the show’s hosts. Sununu did not hold back, questioning the transparency and fairness of the process that led to Harris’s candidacy.
“Guys, look, three phone calls were made from [Chuck] Schumer and [Nancy] Pelosi. Biden said, ‘I’m in this thing, I’m not leaving.’ A couple phone calls are made and all of a sudden he’s pushed out. And in 48 hours, all the delegates aren’t given a choice of other candidates. They’re told you’re going to get behind [Harris],” Sununu explained.
Whoopi Goldberg tried to push back, insisting that the delegates had indeed made a clear choice: “That’s actually not what happened! The other choices decided she was the best choice. That’s what they decided.”
Unfazed, Sununu continued to probe into who really made the decisions, prompting a rapid exchange about the role of delegates and party leaders. “But who decided?” he pressed. “A lot of people voted for the ticket,” reminding the audience of the electoral support for the Biden-Harris ticket previously.
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In a New York Times op-ed, Sununu emphasized the need for candidates to inspire voters: “Candidates need to give them a reason to turn out and vote. What solutions are you going to provide that will make life better for them, their families and their communities? This election will likely be a coin toss, and whoever turns out these voters will be well positioned to win.”
After Biden announced his decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race, controversy erupted over Kamala Harris and the allocation of electoral delegates. The move caused turmoil within the party, raising questions about unity and strategy.
With Biden out, the party had to reorganize its primary process, putting Harris in the spotlight as the leading contender for the nomination. The controversy centers on the complex delegate allocation process, which some argue unfairly benefited Harris due to her incumbency and established support within the party.
The Democratic National Committee began the formal vote on Thursday to nominate Harris, kicking off a virtual roll call process extending over several days. Set to conclude on August 5, delegates will cast votes via personalized, watermarked forms, which can be returned electronically or confirmed through a call from the DNC. The roll call is expected to end with Harris confirmed as the nominee.
Her nomination was virtually assured after Biden’s July 21 announcement that he would not seek re-election. Now, attention shifts to her choice of a vice-presidential running mate, with insiders suggesting an announcement could come as early as next Monday. According to CBS News, Harris’s shortlist includes Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
The Democratic National Committee has pledged to release the full roll call results after completion, though it remains uncertain if an announcement will be made as soon as Harris secures the necessary majority of 1,976 delegates.
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