Clinton: It would be exhilarating to see Kamala Harris achieve the breakthrough I didn’t’

Hillary Clinton, who herself sought but failed to attain this milestone in 2016, expressed her delight in Kamala Harris’s potential to become the first female president of the United States.

Speaking about her upcoming biography in a recent interview, Clinton called the idea of Harris shattering the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” thrilling.

“I am thrilled that Kamala is carrying the torch forward,” she said, emphasising her support for Harris. She also discussed how their connection has changed over time, highlighting frequent check-ins and advise exchanges.

On 21 July, when Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Kamala Harris, the dream of seeing a woman in the Oval Office was suddenly back within reach. It wouldn’t be me; but it could be Kamala. History beckoned. But a whole lot of bigotry, fear and disinformation, not to mention the electoral college, stood in the way. Could we do it? Could we finally shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling and prove that in America there is no limit to what is possible?

When Bill and I heard the news that Biden was withdrawing and endorsing Kamala, we drafted a joint statement saluting him and endorsing her. She is talented, experienced and ready to be president, so it was an easy decision.