Second-highest ranking House Democrat endorses Kamala Harris

The second-highest ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's 2024 presidential nominee on Monday.

"I proudly and enthusiastically endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States," Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass, said in a statement.

"Harris is a champion for working families and reproductive freedom. She stood up to corporate greed and lowered prescription drug costs for seniors. She expanded the Child Tax Credit and cut child poverty in half," Clark said.

Clark then went on to contrast Harris with former President Trump, saying the Republican nominee is a threat to "our core principles of democracy and justice for all."

The top Democrat in the House, Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, has yet to endorse Harris. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former President Barack Obama have also remained silent.