Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden conveyed the idea that the Congressional Black Caucus members were in a “battle for the soul of the nation” during their public remarks on Saturday at the Phoenix Awards dinner that the Congressional Black Caucus hosted.
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and black voters were two of the groups that Vice President Biden mentioned in his speech.
According to what he said, “I ran for president in 2020 with the intention of redeeming the soul of America and restoring decency and dignity to the office of the president.” My goal was to rebuild the middle class, which is the backbone of the American economy. The reason I ran was to bring the nation together and to remind us that when we are all working together, there is nothing that we cannot accomplish.
The spectre of Trump, Maga Republicans, and the threat that Democrats feel they pose to the country hovered over Biden’s words, as well as his call to action for those members of the CBC who had gathered.
He made the following statement: “The old ghosts in new garments are attempting to seize your power, and extremists are coming for your freedom, making it more difficult for you to vote and have your vote counted, closing doors of opportunity, and attacking affirmative action.” “My predecessor referred to the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol on January 6 as “patriots.” However, when peaceful protesters marched for justice for George Floyd, Trump wanted to send in the military, but they refused to go.”
Following this, Biden continued by highlighting the contrast between the time that he and Harris have spent in the White House and the time that their predecessors had spent there. Biden once again attacked JD Vance, the running mate of Republican presidential contender Donald Trump, who, in recent weeks, has led a rallying cry of bogus, racist claims towards Haitian-American immigrants in Ohio. Biden’s comments were made in reference to the topic of togetherness.
It’s not right.” “This must come to an end,” he stated. Every president in the United States ought to condemn hatred and refrain from inciting it. People, in order to prevail in this conflict for the soul of the nation, we need to do everything in our power to protect our democracy and to speak out against hatred and lies.
In the final portion of his speech, Vice President Biden discussed his time spent serving in Congress, during which he collaborated with Shirley Chisholm, who was the first African-American woman to enter the presidential race.
As Kamala Harris, who is also the Democratic candidate for president, went onto the stage to the song “Freedom” by Beyoncé, the audience at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was filled with joy. The president had introduced her as “Kamala Harris, for the people.”
The members of Harris’s sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, enthusiastically greeted her with their signature “Skee-Wee” call from the beginning of the greeting.
To begin, Harris emphasised the significance of the caucus through his remarks. She stated that the backing of the CBC was essential in order to achieve victory in November.
“The Congressional Black Caucus has functioned as the moral compass of Congress and our nation. As a former member of the CBC, I can attest that America depends on the leaders present here, not just for ethical guidance but for strategic foresight,” Harris stated.
Harris indicated that the CBC’s vision for the future faces significant risks and proceeded to delineate the distinctions between her stance and that of Trump. She also emphasised her platform, which encompasses reproductive rights, the establishment of an “opportunity economy,” healthcare, and a commitment to progress rather than regression.
“We have a definitive strategy for healthcare, rather than merely abstract ideas of a plan,” she stated, alluding to Trump’s remarks during the debate on Tuesday night.
In the concluding segment of her address, Harris revisited the concepts of “joy” and diligence, which are central to her campaign themes.
“The responsibility now lies with us,” she stated. “I am confident that the United States is poised to move beyond the current climate of division and animosity, and to achieve this, our country is relying on the leadership present in this gathering.”
Harris acknowledged and expressed gratitude to the members of the CBC for their efforts in registering voters and facilitating voter mobilisation. During the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), also known as “CBC week,” in Washington, she engaged in discussions with Biden, where Black political and social leaders gathered to address public policy issues. The Harris campaign has been focussing on enhancing the engagement of Black voters, especially in critical battleground states.
“Our principles are clear, and that clarity informs our objectives,” Harris stated. “When the CBC engages in a conflict, the outcome is favourable for us.”