Following the announcement, several high-profile figures took to social media sharing their reactions to Harris’ candidacy, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Hillary Clinton. (Credit: Kamala Harris, Facebook)

After being endorsed by President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris is garnering mixed views about effectively serving as president.

The vice president became the Democratic party’s top ticket over the weekend after Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Harris acknowledged the endorsement on X, formerly known as Twitter, thanking Biden for his “extraordinary leadership” as president.

“I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” Harris said in a thread. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.”

Following the announcement, several high-profile figures took to social media sharing their reactions to Harris’ candidacy, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who said in a video that under Harris leadership, “we’re gonna get Roe vs. Wade back into law of the land.” Hillary Clinton also advocated for Harris on X, — calling her a “brilliant prosecutor,” who she’s known for a long time. And four governors in key midwestern states – including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers — have pledged their support for Harris.

Organizations like the Center for American Women and Politics also acknowledged the importance of Harris potentially becoming president: “This transformative moment will forever alter how Americans view leadership in politics,” CAWP’s director Debbie Walsh said in a statement. Several celebrity women, including Katy Perry, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kerry Washington have endorsed Harris.

Not everyone is cheering for her. In a statement on his website, former president Trump, who leads Harris by two percentage points in national polling done before Biden’s exit —  said “Harris will be even WORSE for the people of our Nation than Joe Biden.” Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York called Harris an “open border czar” on X. And Donald Trump Jr. said on X that Harris is “even more radical than Biden.”

Harris continues to make waves through the Democratic party. Since its launch on Sunday, Harris’ campaign has already raised nearly $50 million from grassroot donors. And 40,000 Black women raised over $1 million towards Harris’ campaign within a 3-hour Zoom call last night — reflecting the power of mobilization. Many are also already displaying their confidence in Harris’ potential presidential win, with more than one million #PresidentHarris posts trending on Twitter.

As Harris continues on her campaign trail, her goal remains clear: “One day down,” she tweeted. 105 to go. Together, we’re going to win this.”