VIDEOS: Why Iowa Democrats are endorsing Kamala Harris

Iowa Democrats unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, which she now has the official Democratic nomination for.

State Rep. Adam Zabner (D-Iowa City) explains why he and other Iowa Democrats are backing VP Harris in her presidential run.

@iowastartingline State Rep. Adam Zabner (D-Iowa City) explains why he and other Iowa Democrats are backing Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential run. On Monday, Iowa’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention unanimously affirmed their support for Harris following President Joe Biden’s decision to rescind his candidacy. The Iowa delegation joins others across the country backing Harris, fast-tracking her path to the nomination. The Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago next month, where delegates will officially select the Democratic candidate for president in 2024. #iowa #iowanews #iowalife #kamalaharris #election2024 ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls (D-Coralville) was one of the first Iowa Democrats to endorse VP Harris, even before the whole Iowa delegation to the Democratic National Convention did.

@iowastartingline Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls (D-Coralville) was one of the first Iowa Democrats to endorse VP Kamala Harris, even before the whole Iowa delegation to the Democratic National Convention did. With Iowa’s unanimous support, which joins other states across the country, Harris has enough support to be the Democratic nominee. The Democratic National Convention meets next month in Chicago to finalize the Democratic candidate for president in 2024.#iowa #iowanews #kamalaharris #election2024 ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Sen. Wahls elaborated on his support, saying VP Harris’ advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom was a deciding factor.

@iowastartingline Why did Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls (D-Coralville) endorse VP Kamala Harris for the Democratic nominee for president? Two issues: LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights. He talks more about Harris’ positions here. #iowanews #kamalaharris #election2024 ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Iowa Rep. Megan Srinivas (D-Des Moines) has always heard she could do anything, but she rarely saw faces like hers at the top of leadership. VP Harris’ presidential candidacy has changed that for her and so many other women of color in the country.

@iowastartingline Iowa Rep. Megan Srinivas (D-Des Moines) has always heard she could do anything, but she rarely saw faces like hers at the top of leadership. Vice President Kamala Harris being the likely candidate for president has changed that for her and so many other women of color in the country. #election2024 #kamalaharris #iowanews #iowa ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

Rep. Srinivas also said she is excited to live in a world where people like her are leading and that VP Harris’ Democratic nomination is an inspiring sign of America’s future.

@iowastartingline Iowa Rep. Megan Srinivas (D-Des Moines) is excited to live in a world where people like her are leading and she said VP Harris being the Democratic nominee for president is an inspiring sign of America’s future. #election2024 #kamalaharris #iowa #iowanews ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line