California Governor Gavin Newsom recently commented in an interview that he was “told to say” it was an open and inclusive process that led Vice President Kamala Harris to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, the New York Post reported.
This comment comes after President Biden’s announcement last month that he would not seek re-election, paving the way for Harris to lead the ticket.Despite not having received any votes from the Democratic Party electorate, Harris has seen a rise in polling and fundraising, with the party quickly rallying behind her.
Gavin Newsom’s playful jab at Kamala Harris’ nomination process
Newsom’s remarks during a “Pod Save America” interview posted Friday have sparked conversation. He humorously described the nomination process, saying, “We went through a very open process, a very inclusive process. It was bottom-up, I don’t know if you know that. That’s what I’ve been told to say,” and laughed.
Harris’ nomination process
Further, Newsom joked about the speed at which the nomination decision was made, suggesting that Democrats conducted a 30-minute convention between President Biden’s tweets on July 21, when Biden announced he was leaving the race and endorsing Harris. “It’s been amazing,” quipped Newsom, who himself is seen as a potential future presidential candidate.
Democratic figures, including Nancy Pelosi, have maintained that the nomination process was fair and not orchestrated in Harris’ favour. However, the clip of Newsom’s comments has drawn criticism as it circulated on social media.
Criticism from public figures sparks debate on social media
Journalist Glenn Greenwald replied, “The Party of Democracy is laughing about how undemocratic and non-transparent their process was for selecting and then imposing the new Democratic presidential nominee on the nation.”
Another critic stated, “Gavin Newsom is aware that the Harris nomination was a top-down takeover, and they are all sceptical about it. Is this the ‘democracy’ they aim to protect? What a cruel joke on their own supporters and this country.”
This comment comes after President Biden’s announcement last month that he would not seek re-election, paving the way for Harris to lead the ticket.Despite not having received any votes from the Democratic Party electorate, Harris has seen a rise in polling and fundraising, with the party quickly rallying behind her.
Gavin Newsom’s playful jab at Kamala Harris’ nomination process
Newsom’s remarks during a “Pod Save America” interview posted Friday have sparked conversation. He humorously described the nomination process, saying, “We went through a very open process, a very inclusive process. It was bottom-up, I don’t know if you know that. That’s what I’ve been told to say,” and laughed.
Harris’ nomination process
Further, Newsom joked about the speed at which the nomination decision was made, suggesting that Democrats conducted a 30-minute convention between President Biden’s tweets on July 21, when Biden announced he was leaving the race and endorsing Harris. “It’s been amazing,” quipped Newsom, who himself is seen as a potential future presidential candidate.
Democratic figures, including Nancy Pelosi, have maintained that the nomination process was fair and not orchestrated in Harris’ favour. However, the clip of Newsom’s comments has drawn criticism as it circulated on social media.
Criticism from public figures sparks debate on social media
Journalist Glenn Greenwald replied, “The Party of Democracy is laughing about how undemocratic and non-transparent their process was for selecting and then imposing the new Democratic presidential nominee on the nation.”
Another critic stated, “Gavin Newsom is aware that the Harris nomination was a top-down takeover, and they are all sceptical about it. Is this the ‘democracy’ they aim to protect? What a cruel joke on their own supporters and this country.”