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US Vice President Kamala Harris, recently named as the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party, has become a powerful symbol of hope and representation for the over 4.4 million Indian-Americans in the US. Ajay Bhutoria, deputy national finance chair for the ‘Harris for President, 2024’ campaign, said the strong grassroots enthusiasm fueling her campaign’s early success.
At 59, Harris officially launched her presidential bid last week after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race for a second term on July 20.Although not yet formally declared as the Democratic candidate, Harris’s campaign has already shown significant momentum.
“Kamala Harris, with her Indian origin, brings an additional layer of excitement and support from the Indian-American community. As someone whose mother hailed from Chennai, India, Kamala Harris is not just a candidate but a symbol of hope and representation for over 4.4 million Indian-Americans,” Bhutoria said as quoted by PTI.
The Indian-American community, known for its engagement and influence, is anticipated to be a decisive factor in key battleground states. Bhutoria noted, “This community is poised to be a margin of victory in key battleground states.”
On Sunday, the Harris campaign reported raising USD 200 million and recruiting 170,000 volunteers within the first week, reflecting widespread support and enthusiasm. Bhutoria highlighted, “Harris has been a candidate for less than a week, but she’s already coalesced the entire Democratic Party around her campaign, and the organic, grassroots enthusiasm is producing results.”
The campaign’s momentum is evident from record-breaking fundraising efforts and unprecedented crowds of volunteers rallying across battleground states. Bhutoria remarked, “From record-breaking fundraising to unprecedented crowds and volunteers pouring into field offices across the battlegrounds, Team Harris is fired up to elect the Vice President and defeat the extremist Trump-Vance ticket”, according to PTI.
As the election approaches, Harris will face former president Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s candidate for the general election on 5 November. Bhutoria recognised the challenging nature of the contest, stating, “The momentum and energy for Harris is real – and so are the fundamentals of this race: this election will be very close and decided by a small number of voters in just a few states.”
To harness this momentum, the Harris campaign is organising a weekend of action to mark 100 days until the election. Bhutoria added, “That’s why our campaign is harnessing the energy across the country for a weekend of action to mark 100 days out from the election (today!).”
Bhutoria also underscored Harris’s broader significance, asserting, “Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and leadership in a time when America is at a crossroads. Her candidacy represents a bold vision for the future, one that promises to strengthen democracy, protect reproductive rights, and create opportunities for every American to thrive.”
As the nation faces a pivotal choice between progress and inclusion versus division and regression, Harris presents a compelling path forward. “As we face a critical choice between a future built on progress and inclusion versus one driven by division and regression, Harris offers a compelling path forward,” Bhutoria concluded.
At 59, Harris officially launched her presidential bid last week after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race for a second term on July 20.Although not yet formally declared as the Democratic candidate, Harris’s campaign has already shown significant momentum.
“Kamala Harris, with her Indian origin, brings an additional layer of excitement and support from the Indian-American community. As someone whose mother hailed from Chennai, India, Kamala Harris is not just a candidate but a symbol of hope and representation for over 4.4 million Indian-Americans,” Bhutoria said as quoted by PTI.
The Indian-American community, known for its engagement and influence, is anticipated to be a decisive factor in key battleground states. Bhutoria noted, “This community is poised to be a margin of victory in key battleground states.”
On Sunday, the Harris campaign reported raising USD 200 million and recruiting 170,000 volunteers within the first week, reflecting widespread support and enthusiasm. Bhutoria highlighted, “Harris has been a candidate for less than a week, but she’s already coalesced the entire Democratic Party around her campaign, and the organic, grassroots enthusiasm is producing results.”
The campaign’s momentum is evident from record-breaking fundraising efforts and unprecedented crowds of volunteers rallying across battleground states. Bhutoria remarked, “From record-breaking fundraising to unprecedented crowds and volunteers pouring into field offices across the battlegrounds, Team Harris is fired up to elect the Vice President and defeat the extremist Trump-Vance ticket”, according to PTI.
As the election approaches, Harris will face former president Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s candidate for the general election on 5 November. Bhutoria recognised the challenging nature of the contest, stating, “The momentum and energy for Harris is real – and so are the fundamentals of this race: this election will be very close and decided by a small number of voters in just a few states.”
To harness this momentum, the Harris campaign is organising a weekend of action to mark 100 days until the election. Bhutoria added, “That’s why our campaign is harnessing the energy across the country for a weekend of action to mark 100 days out from the election (today!).”
Bhutoria also underscored Harris’s broader significance, asserting, “Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and leadership in a time when America is at a crossroads. Her candidacy represents a bold vision for the future, one that promises to strengthen democracy, protect reproductive rights, and create opportunities for every American to thrive.”
As the nation faces a pivotal choice between progress and inclusion versus division and regression, Harris presents a compelling path forward. “As we face a critical choice between a future built on progress and inclusion versus one driven by division and regression, Harris offers a compelling path forward,” Bhutoria concluded.
