Draft:List of Democrats who oppose the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign
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This is a list of Democrats and progressives who have openly expressed opposition to Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign for President of the United States.
U.S. Senators
[edit]- Joe Manchin, West Virginia (2010–present), Governor of West Virginia (2005–2010), Secretary of State of West Virginia (2001–2005) (called for open convention)[1]
U.S. Representatives
[edit]Lloyd Doggett, TX-37 (2023–present), TX-35 (2013–2023), TX-25 (2005–2013), and TX-10 (1995–2005)(called for open convention, later endorsed Harris)[2]- Jared Golden, ME-02 (2019-present)[3]
Dean Phillips, MN-03 (2019–present)(called for open convention, later endorsed Harris)[4]
Governors
[edit]Former
[edit]- Rod Blagojevich, Governor of Illinois (2003–2009) and U.S. Representative from IL-05 (1997–2003) (endorsed Donald Trump)[5]
State legislators
[edit]- Samuel D. Thompson, Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 12th district (2012–2024) (Republican until 2023, now Democratic) (endorsed Donald Trump)[6]
Former
[edit]- Rubén Díaz Sr., Member of the New York Senate from the 32nd district (2003–2017) (endorsed Donald Trump)[7]
- Kwame Kilpatrick, Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 9th district (1997–2002) (endorsed Donald Trump)[8]
- Andrew Stein, President of the New York City Council (1986–1994), Borough President of Manhattan (1978–1985), Member of the New York State Assembly from the 65th district (1973–1977) and the 62nd district (1969–1972) (endorsed Donald Trump)[9]
Notable individuals
[edit]- Joe Exotic, former owner of Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park and former 2024 presidential candidate (endorsed Donald Trump)[10]
Municipal officials
[edit]Former
[edit]- Andrew Stein, President of the New York City Council (1986–1994), Borough President of Manhattan (1978–1985), Member of the New York State Assembly from the 65th district (1973–1977) and the 62nd district (1969–1972) (Democratic)
References
[edit]- ^ Linton, Caroline (2024-07-22). "Sen. Joe Manchin says he won't run for president but calls for Democratic "mini primary" now that Biden's out - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: 'Now we have a fighting chance'". PBS News. 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ Desk, WABI News (2024-08-15). "Congressman Golden says he won't endorse anyone in presidential race". www.wabi.tv. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Menezes, Damita (July 22, 2024). "Rep. Dean Phillips calls for competitive Dem nomination process". NewsNation. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Treene, Alayna (May 4, 2024). "Trump says Democrats are 'running a Gestapo administration' at Republican National Committee's annual retreat". CNN. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Aging Out? Sen. Thompson on the Push to Oust Him". NJ PBS. February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ LeVine, Marianne (May 23, 2024). "Trump to hold South Bronx campaign rally to court Black, Latino voters". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ LeBlanc, Beth (June 15, 2024). "Trump campaign touts Kwame Kilpatrick endorsement ahead of Detroit church visit". The Detroit News. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Stein, Andrew (March 14, 2024). "Why this Democratic Nikki Haley backer is endorsing Trump for president". New York Post. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Tinney, Aaron (August 7, 2024). "Cancer-Hit Joe Exotic 'Endorses' Donald Trump as US President From Jail After Quietly Pulling Plug on White House Bid". Radar Online. Retrieved August 7, 2024.