‘You’re Not Going Anywhere Kid!’ Biden Praises Kamala Harris in DNC Holiday Pep Talk

Tommy ChristopherDec 16th, 2024, 3:06 pm
 

President Joe Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris during a DNC speech, making an apparent reference to reports about her future by declaring “You’re not going anywhere, kid!”

CNN reported recently that the VP has been telling supporters she’s “not going quietly into the night” after losing the 2024 election to President-elect Donald Trump.

President Biden and VP Harris each spoke at the Democratic National Committee’s Holiday Reception at D.C.’s Willard Hotel Sunday night, during which Biden thanked Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff — and predicted a busy future for Harris:

Let me say, it’s been the honor of my life to serve as your president, but the title I’m most proud of is being Jill’s husband. (Laughter and applause.) No —

I know it’s well-known by now: I had to ask her five times. Thank God, she said yes the fifth time. (Laughter.) But I think she’s been one of our greatest first ladies, and I mean that sincerely. (Applause.)

She wasn’t kidding about the first speeches she made. She was scared to death to go out and make those speeches. But look at her now — whoa. (Laughter.)

Yo, I’m in trouble. (The president makes the sign of the cross.) (Laughter.)

Well, look, it’s also been an incredible honor to serve with someone of immense character that she demonstrated through her entire career: Kamala Harris. (Applause.)

I knew what I was doing when I asked her to be my vice president. I knew her. I knew of her. I knew about her. I knew her record. I trusted her. She always served this country with purpose and integrity, and she always will.

And you’re not going anywhere, kid, because we’re not going to let you go. (Laughter and applause.) You’re not going anywhere.

You know, just as our great first second gentleman — (laughs) — I love that, “first second gentleman.” (Laughter.) This guy is one of the best lawyers in America. This guy gave up a pra- — this — this guy is an incredible guy.

And one thing we have in common — I used to practice the law for about 10 days, but I used to practice the law — (laughter) — and — but the thing Doug and I have in common: We both married way above our station. (Laughter and applause.)

Thank you, Doug and Kamala, not only for your service, but Jill and I are grateful to call you dear friends.

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