By AlaskaWatchman.com

Amid the chaos of President Biden finally agreeing to bow out of the presidential race, the Alaska Democratic Party has formally announced that it is “thrilled” to support Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate to run against Donald Trump.

In a July 22 statement, Alaska Democrats noted that they have thrown their full support behind Vice President Harris in her bid to win the White House.

“A motion to endorse Vice President Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president was adopted by the delegates, standing committee members, and pages that were present and voting at a meeting of the entire delegation on Sunday evening,” the party announced.

While Harris is trailing Trump in nearly every national poll, as well as key swing states, most Democrats see the sitting vice president as their most viable candidate to replace Biden following his July 21 announcement that he is not seeking reelection.

Alaska State Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage) is one of Alaska’s at-large delegates who has thrown her support behind Harris, claiming she has a “proven record of delivering for America’s working families and protecting our fundamental freedoms.”

“I am proud to stand by her as the Democratic nominee for president,” Gray-Jackson added.

While Biden has dropped out after immense pressure from national party leaders, Alaska Democrats have tied Harris to Biden’s record.

“Vice President Harris will carry on the legacy of President Biden with unprecedented investments in Alaska and our people,” said Alaska Democrat Party Chairman Mike Wenstrup.

Wenstrup did not cite any specific investments, nor did he mention the fact that the Biden administration has angered many traditionally Democratic voters in rural Alaska with his onerous environmental agenda that has locked up key oil and gas resources.

Alaska Democrat Party Vice Chairwoman Jessica Cook noted that Biden won an “overwhelming majority of delegates” across Alaska, and Harris was part of that ticket.

Alaska’s delegates to the August Democratic National Convention in Chicago will vote with delegates across the nation to determine the party’s presidential nominee. Alaska has 20 voting delegates.

Whether Harris will be able to secure enough delegates to actually become the nominee remains uncertain. While she is the front runner, she does not yet have the public support of many key Democrats, including former President Barack Obama.

In a statement issued the day Biden announced he was dropping out of the race, Obama praised the president’s decision, but he did not endorse Harris.

Alternative Democratic candidates include Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, among others.

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Alaska Dems ‘thrilled to endorse’ Harris as Biden replacement

Joel Davidson
Joel is Editor-in-Chief of the Alaska Watchman. Joel is an award winning journalist and has been reporting for over 24 years, He is a proud father of 8 children, and lives in Palmer, Alaska.


20 Comments

  • Or not says:

    She does have a proven record of making her way to the top. Every woman should be proud to learn of her legacy and follow her example . . .

    • Elizabeth Henry says:

      I think not. There are more honorable ways to pursue goals. 😉

      • TrueIndependent says:

        you should be excited and congratulating Mrs. Harris since both of you have made it so far in your careers from being on your knees.

    • Mark and Jeff says:

      Totally agree. She’s authentic, savvy, experienced and will kick Trump’s ass in November.

      • Squirrel Nutkin says:

        If anyone doubts Kamala’s “authenticity,” please google Kamala Harris “Unburdened” SUPERCUT. You’ll be enlightened with 4 minutes of pure authenticity. Savvy, even. It’s remarkable.

  • SA says:

    As of Tuesday evening, Harris has secured 3107 delegates. She needed only 1976 to win enough delegates to secure the nomination (PBS). Also, a Reuters poll today noted that Harris leads Trump 44% to 42% among likely voters.

  • Friend of Humanity says:

    Lol, I love how all the trolls are coming out on this article. Cackling Kamela won’t be in there for long because she can’t do the job that her bosses want her to do. I wonder how long it is going to take for HRC and/or Obamas to make their way back into the White House? Since President Trump really is still the president, I am betting they won’t make it into the White House at all.

  • Friend of Humanity says:

    3rd try to post. This article is bringing out the lefties!

  • mhj says:

    Iinteresting times we are living in. One distraction after another to keep us from focusing on the real issues. I think HRC and Bummer have been holding Joes strings from the beginning They are a talented pair of master schemers

    • Toasted says:

      Yep…their timing was golden: they turned all eyes away from the SS failures and Trump’s surge in popularity following the assassination attempt. Brilliant.

      • Mark and Jeff says:

        Biden waited until JD Vance was nominated to graciously bow out of the race. Trump is stuck with a very disagreeable VP pick. Biden’s move was brilliant.

  • Friend of Humanity says:

    4 attempted tries to post – no go. 5th try.

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  • R says:

    Cameltoe is NOT eligible for president, according to US constitution. Both her parents were not US citizens at the time of her birth. She is an anchor baby. Raised in CANADA.

    • jon says:

      “Anchor babies” are still American citizens. Kamala will bring the blue votes to the top.

    • Jeff and Mark says:

      And those plastic straws! Challenge her on something substantive.

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