South Mississippi 4th District delegate reacts to potential Kamala Harris presidential pick

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – The 2024 presidential election is just months away and with President Biden backing out of the election, Vice President Kamala Harris could be the next nominee.

That’s something that’s not bothering the Democratic 4th District delegate and Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark.

“We felt good about the president and his policies, and our national president Derrick Johnson made it clear that the NAACP was more concerned with policies than person,” Clark said. “I think in the back of his mind he wanted to make sure that if anything were to happen to him, he would be confident in Kamala to follow in his leadership.”

He also says she can provide a breath of fresh air to the party and key voters.

“And in my opinion, that’s women and younger voters. I think they’re going to be energized by Kamala leading the ticket now,” Clark said.

Clark says while he would like Harris to come and campaign in Mississippi, he says she should focus on the battleground states while campaigning on key issues like reproductive rights.

“Mississippi is a conservative state and the chances of turning it from red to blue can be done with hard work but realistically, she will have a better chance of getting the electoral votes she will need to become president by concentrating on those states like Wisconsin,” Clark said.

Clark says he is thankful for President Biden and his service to the country and urges the democratic voters to be as one this upcoming election.

“We’re going to have to come together,” Clark said. “We’re going to have to come and bring all those elements I mentioned together and speak with one voice to the American people and let them know what’s at stake.”

The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19-22.

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