"Harris, a Climate Champion Needed at the White House" Supported by Former Vice President Gore

"She is the climate champion we need at the White House."

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, who has been vocal about addressing the climate crisis, publicly expressed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is widely expected to be the Democratic candidate in the upcoming November presidential election.

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On the 28th (local time), Gore posted on X (formerly Twitter), "From strengthening democracy both inside and outside the United States to expanding opportunities for Americans and accelerating climate action, so much is at stake in this year's election, and I proudly support Kamala Harris for president."

He stated, "As a prosecutor, Kamala Harris won against major oil companies," and added, "As vice president, she cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the most significant investment in climate solutions in history." He emphasized, "She is the climate champion we need at the White House."

Vice President Harris previously cast the deciding vote in the Senate on the IRA in August 2022, breaking a 50-50 tie to pass the legislation in her capacity as Senate President.

Former Vice President Gore served under the Bill Clinton administration. He ran as the Democratic presidential candidate in 2000 but was defeated by Republican candidate former President George W. Bush. Since then, he has been vocal about addressing the climate crisis and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts.

Before Gore, former Democratic President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared their support for Vice President Harris shortly after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election. Following them, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama also expressed their support for Vice President Harris.

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