Press Release

Jewish Dems Thrilled with Joe Biden’s Selection of Senator Kamala Harris for VP

August 11, 2020

WASHINGTON – The Jewish Democratic Council of America’s (JDCA) Executive Director Halie Soifer’s statement after Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate.

“The Jewish Democratic Council of America is thrilled with Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, and is doing everything we can to get out the Jewish vote in this critically important election. Sen. Harris prioritizes the same issues as Jewish voters, and will work diligently to defend our values in the White House, alongside our next president, Joe Biden.

“As the former national security advisor to Sen. Harris, I know firsthand her conviction and commitment to creating a better country for all Americans. She strongly aligns with the values of American Jews, including her support of the U.S.-Israel relationship, her commitment to ensuring access to affordable healthcare and education, her intolerance for hatred and bigotry, and her unwavering efforts to protect our country’s most vulnerable communities.”