'She’s never going away': Hillary Clinton mocked as she endorses Kamala Harris, says VP can defeat Trump

WASHINGTON, DC: Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton reaffirmed her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, July 23, describing her as "a fresh start for American politics".

In an op-ed published by The New York Times, Clinton stressed that Harris' campaign, which began just two days earlier, offers a distinct contrast to the Republican nominee -- former president Donald Trump.

"Elections are about the future," Clinton wrote. With her husband, former president Bill Clinton, she endorsed Harris on Sunday. "That's why I am excited about Vice President Kamala Harris. She represents a fresh start for American politics. She can offer a hopeful, unifying vision. She is talented, experienced, and ready to be president. And I know she can defeat Donald Trump."

Hillary Clinton calls Kamala Harris a 'sharper' choice

Hillary Clinton elaborated on the clear choice now facing voters. After praising President Joe Biden for ending his reelection campaign following his poor debate performance and low poll numbers, she noted the stark contrast Harris offers. "There is now an even sharper, clearer choice in this election," she wrote.

Clinton also touted Harris' qualifications, pointing out her background as the former attorney general of California and her readiness to take on Trump in the upcoming election.

"I look forward to hearing her prosecute a compelling case against Mr Trump, who failed as a president the first time and is running on a dangerous agenda," Clinton stated. "A second Trump term would be much worse than the first."

Clinton framed the election as a battle between "old grievances versus new solutions." She and her husband were among the first top Democrats to endorse Harris shortly after Biden's announcement that he was dropping out of the race.

Clinton also predicted the misogyny she expected Harris to face, drawing parallels to her own experiences during her presidential campaigns.

"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," she reflected.

“While it still pains me that I couldn’t break that highest, hardest glass ceiling, I’m proud that my two presidential campaigns made it seem normal to have a woman at the top of the ticket,” she wrote.

Clinton acknowledged the "unique additional challenges Harris will face as the first Black and South Asian woman to be at the top of a major party’s ticket." She added, "It is a trap to believe that progress is impossible."

Meanwhile, it also appeared that Clinton hadn't moved on from her loss to Trump in the 2016 election, as she reminded readers that she won the popular vote by nearly three million votes.

“After all, I won the national popular vote by nearly three million in 2016, and it’s not so long ago that Americans overwhelmingly elected our first Black president,” she noted.

"Ms Harris is chronically underestimated, as are so many women in politics, but she is well prepared for this moment," Clinton asserted. "The time for hand-wringing is over. Now it’s time to organize, mobilize, and win."

Hillary Clinton trolled on social media

That said, former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton was trolled on social media following her comments about Kamala Harris.

"It’s a requel," one posted on X.

"She’s never going away, is she?" another asked.

"I never thought the gaslighting would get any worse," a comment read.

"Is Hillary hoping she gets picked as her running mate?" someone else wondered.

"No one will ever love Hillary as much as she loves herself," another chimed in.

Harris' bid for the White House, spurred by Biden's decision to step down as his party's nominee, has reinvigorated the Democratic Party, according to Newsweek.

In the roughly 48 hours since she announced her campaign, Harris has garnered a record number of donations and secured enough support from state delegates to become the presumptive nominee ahead of the Democratic National Convention next month.

Trump has swiftly directed his campaign's attacks toward Harris, calling her "Dumb as a Rock" on his Truth Social account and linking her to Biden's "failed" policies over the past four years, particularly concerning issues at the US southern border. He also coined a new nickname for her, "Lyin' Kamala."

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