Al Gore Endorses “Climate Champion” Kamala Harris For the White House

Al Gore has made headlines after choosing a horse in the run to the white house. Here are the details. 

Harris Gets the Gore Greenlight

Former Vice President Al Gore is backing Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. 

Eco-Warrior’s Endorsement

Gore, famous for his environmental activism, didn’t hold back his praise. “As a prosecutor, Kamala Harris took on Big Oil companies – and won. As VP, she cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the most significant investment in climate solutions in history, the Inflation Reduction Act. That’s the kind of climate champion we need in the White House,” Gore declared in a written statement.

Biden Bows Out, Harris Steps Up

This endorsement comes hot on the heels of President Joe Biden’s announcement that he won’t be seeking a second term. Harris, at 59, is now stepping up to fill Biden’s shoes, launching her campaign with backing from party leaders and groups. 

The Unofficial Frontrunner

Although she hasn’t been officially declared the Democratic candidate, the support she’s getting makes it clear she’s the frontrunner.

November Showdown

November 5 will be a showdown to remember, with Harris set to face off against former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. 

Harris vs. Trump

Gore didn’t mince his words, saying, “With so much at stake in this year’s election – from strengthening democracy in the US and abroad, to expanding opportunity for the American people, to accelerating climate action – I’m proud to endorse Kamala Harris for President.”

Gore’s Green Legacy

Gore is a long term eco warrior, who has spent decades pushing for climate awareness, and his endorsement carries a lot of weight. 

Bringing Climate Change To Congress

Gore is the guy who brought climate change into the spotlight with congressional hearings back in the 1970s and pushed hard for the Kyoto Protocol as VP in the 1990s.

A Tireless Climate Champion

Even after his vice presidency, Gore is still at it. Through the Climate Reality Project, which he founded in 2005, he has trained thousands of environmental activists worldwide. 

Global Experts Work Together

And as co-founder of Climate TRACE, Gore works with experts to tackle the climate crisis through global cooperation and cutting-edge technology.

Environmental Powerhouses Unite

Harris’s campaign isn’t just getting a boost from Gore, though. Four major environmental organizations – the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, the Sierra Club, the NRDC Action Fund, and Clean Energy for America Action – have also endorsed her.

Green Thumbs Up for Biden-Harris

These groups have praised the Biden-Harris administration for their efforts to stop climate change and fix environmental problems.

Campaign Manager’s Climate Pitch

In a press release Harris’s campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez stated, “Vice President Harris has been at the forefront of protecting our planet from the climate crisis and creating good clean energy jobs that will power our future and grow our middle class.”

Trump’s Green Credentials Questioned

She didn’t miss a chance to take a jab at Trump, saying, “Donald Trump continues to sell out our future to his friends in Big Oil in exchange for campaign cash. Donald Trump is trying to take us backwards and let oil and gas executives write their own rules – Vice President Harris won’t let that happen.”

LCV’s Vote of Confidence

Tiernan Sittenfeld from the LCV Action Fund is another big fan of Harris. “Whether holding polluters accountable as San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General, leading the charge on electric school buses in the US Senate, or casting the deciding vote on the biggest investment ever in climate, clean energy, and environmental justice, Kamala Harris has long been a climate champion,” Sittenfeld said in a press release.

Political Heavyweights Rally Behind Harris

And it’s not just the environmental groups that are lining up behind Harris. Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed her shortly after Biden’s announcement. 

Big Name Democrats Backing Harris

This past week, former President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama also gave their nod of approval. 

Climate Takes Center Stage

With the election around the corner, Harris’s focus on climate issues and her solid track record could play a big role in the run to the White House. 

The Green Race to the White House

The next few months are going to be important – especially as the nation heats up over summer.

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