PIVOT Endorses Kamala Harris for the U.S. Presidency

July 24, 2024

PIVOT, the Progressive Vietnamese American Organization, proudly endorses Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next President of the United States of America. As a daughter of immigrants, Vice President Harris embodies the American dream that many Vietnamese Americans have for themselves and their children. That this is  a land of freedom, equality, and opportunity, where a child of immigrants can even  become the President of the United States. 

Vice President Harris is a champion for working families, not the billionaires. As Vice President, she has worked on the economic recovery from the twin economic and public health disasters that Donald Trump left in his monumentally destructive presidency. Biden & Harris’ economic stewardship helped to tame inflation, curb gas prices, and make the American economic recovery stronger than any advanced nation in the world. Through historic investments like the Inflation Reduction Act, improving our infrastructure, funding small businesses, and presiding over the best job market in sixty years, Biden and Harris have initiated a just transition to a green economy that will be creating jobs and opportunities for decades. Vice President Harris has been a consistent supporter of access to healthcare for all, including the continuation and expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid and stricter control on the cost of medications. She stands with our older adults by being an advocate for Social Security and Medicare. 

Vice President Harris is absolutely committed to the right of women to control their own bodies. She was also among the first politicians to support same sex marriage and had a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Congressional Scorecard, which measures support for LGBTQ+ equality. As a former prosecutor and attorney general, Kamala Harris has consistently demonstrated her commitment to justice and protection for all communities. During her tenure, she actively worked on prosecuting hate crimes and safeguarding the rights of immigrants and vulnerable groups. Vice President Harris approaches our immigration system with a focus on humanity and reform. She has been instrumental in addressing the root causes of migration by promoting economic development and democracy in Central American countries. This dual approach aims to create conditions where people do not feel compelled to leave their homes due to poverty and crime, fostering stability and opportunity in their native regions.She has worked not only on the most significant climate change policy in history but has also championed environmental justice. Vice President Harris has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to address the urgent humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the need for increased aid and protection for innocent civilians. While recognizing Israel's right to defend itself, she advocates for a balanced approach that prioritizes human rights and seeks a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

Vice President Harris' path resonates deeply with Vietnamese Americans, many of whom have fled war and persecution  to build new lives in America, contributing to the nation's prosperity and strengths. As an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of Vietnamese Americans and for a just and diverse America, PIVOT strongly supports Kamala Harris for President. We believe that her leadership will bring about significant progress in areas that are crucial to our community and the broader American society.

- Tung Nguyen (PIVOT President) and the PIVOT Board of Directors