Texas Leaders Applaud Joe Biden’s Selection of Kamala Harris as Running Mate

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:
Texas Leaders Applaud Joe Biden’s Selection of Kamala Harris as Running Mate

Today, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. Leaders from across Texas applauded the selection:

“We’re facing the most consequential election of my lifetime. I am proud of Vice President Biden’s historic choice and I know how much it means to countless communities across our state,” said Congresswoman Eddie Bernie Johnson. “With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, Texas has an even greater shot at turning blue. Their leadership will bring dignity and empathy back to the White House and I look forward to casting my ballot for them in November.”

“I have tears in my eyes but joy in my soul. I am so overwhelmed, as I know that women around the nation, women of color, and yes Black women can see their equal status in this nation finally. Thank you Vice President Biden, and as we make this journey, this fight for America’s journey towards building back better,” said Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. “The Biden/Harris team will represent to the world all of the values of democracy and equality and justice and freedom that we all have fought for throughout our lives. America, a change is coming. I will do everything I can to see them victorious in November.”

"We are at a critical inflection point in our country's history, which requires leaders who are committed to healing our country's racial divide, helping struggling families and communities recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, and enacting comprehensive immigration reform that will treat immigrants with dignity and respect,” said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the leaders we need! They will restore decency and honor to the White House and will ensure our democracy is protected after having four years of a President who has continuously trampled over our institutions and Constitution. I could not be more optimistic for the future than I am today because Joe's choice reminds us that in America, the future is female."

"With Kamala Harris running as Vice President of the United States, the prospect of our recovery is brighter,” said State Representative Victoria Neave. “Our team is complete. From Vice President to State Representative, women run to win - and I’ve already got my sneakers on."

“Joe Biden made an excellent choice by naming Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Kamala Harris is the first graduate of Howard University and Black and South Asian woman to be on major party's presidential ticket,” said State Representative Garnet Coleman. “Senator Harris has a proven track record of fighting for justice and working families both as a U.S. Senator and Attorney General for the state of California. You go get 'em, girl!”

“Joe Biden has once again demonstrated his strong leadership ability by picking Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential partner. This pick unites the Democratic Party and will unite America,” said former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, “She’s proven through her experience as California attorney general and U.S. senator that she has the mettle to serve our country at this critical moment.”

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

https://twitter.com/SylvesterTurner/status/1293328358235869185?s=20

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

https://twitter.com/LinaHidalgoTX/status/1293313554628653058?s=20

Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy and Secretary-Treasurer Montserrat Garibay

https://twitter.com/TexasAFLCIO/status/1293331505700364296?s=20

Congressman Al Green

https://twitter.com/RepAlGreen/status/1293314267404525568?s=20

Congressman Marc Veasey

https://twitter.com/MarcVeasey/status/1293290648767008769?s=20

Congressman Colin Allred

https://twitter.com/ColinAllredTX/status/1293288460858646534