Figures in politics and pop culture took to social media on Saturday to congratulate Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
Kamala HarrisExclusive: How Obama went to bat for Warren To unite America, Biden administration must brace for hate Democratic strategists start women-run media consulting firm MORE for making history as the first woman, Black person and Indian American to be elected to the office.
The history-making moment comes 150 years after Black men got the right to vote and 100 years ago after women were granted the same right.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonMedia circles wagons for conspiracy theorist Neera Tanden The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by The AIDS Institute - Senate ref axes minimum wage, House votes today on relief bill Democratic strategists start women-run media consulting firm MORE, who made history in 2016 as the first female presidential nominee on a major party ticket in the U.S., noted the "history-making ticket" on Twitter.
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020
It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who played a significant role in galvanizing the Black vote behind Vice President-elect Joe Biden
Joe BidenHouse Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE in the Democratic primary, propelling him to a victory in South Carolina and a series of wins on Super Tuesday, wrote "our country’s leadership is more reflective of our diverse and dynamic country."
Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman and first person of color to be elected Vice President of the United States.
— James E. Clyburn (@WhipClyburn) November 7, 2020
Now more than ever, our country’s leadership is more reflective of our diverse and dynamic country.
Congratulations Madam Vice President-elect!
Harris's former Democratic rivals in the 2020 primary and Senate colleagues, including Sens. Cory Booker
Cory BookerObama says reparations 'justified' Congressional Black Caucus unveils '100 Day Plan' Menendez reintroduces corporate diversity bill MORE (D-N.J.) and Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten GillibrandPentagon launches civilian-led commission to address military sexual assault Capito asks White House to allow toxic chemicals rule to proceed Lobbying world MORE (D-N.Y.) also acknowledged the enormity of the moment on Twitter.
I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) November 7, 2020
For the first time, a Black and South Asian woman has been elected Vice President of the United States.
My sister has made history and blazed a trail for future generations to follow.
We love you, @KamalaHarris.
There's much to celebrate, but more than anything, I'm excited to celebrate calling my friend @KamalaHarris Madam Vice President.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) November 7, 2020
She's made history as the first woman, first Black person, first South Asian elected VP. Congratulations, Kamala! Ready to get to work. pic.twitter.com/ROrRSfzjk4
In the House, Harris received praise from a number of members, as well as recently elected and future lawmakers, including Jamaal Bowman.
Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on your historic win!
— Ilhan Omar
We have not only voted out the most corrupt, dangerous president in modern history but have the opportunity to carry out the most progressive agenda our country has ever seen.
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We getting ourselves a Black woman VP y’all. What a day!
— Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) November 7, 2020
Pop culture figures also took to Twitter, including actress Kerry Washington, who campaigned for Biden and Harris.
The people have spoken! Thank you to everyone who used your vote and your voice to make history. PRESIDENT Joe Biden and VICE PRESIDENT Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/EdWQc5rpYD
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 7, 2020
What a tremendous moment in our nation’s history ! Congrats to our new President @JoeBiden and the First Female Vice President in our history @KamalaHarris
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) November 7, 2020
And Harris’s niece, Meena, noted her 4-year-old daughter’s reaction in a tweet.
My 4 year old just yelled “BLACK GIRLS ARE WELCOME TO BE PRESIDENT!”
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) November 7, 2020
