Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek re-election in 2024. Warren, who has served in the Senate since 2012, released a video on Twitter featuring Massachusetts voters praising her advocacy for working families. \u201cWe\u2019ve won some big victories \u2026 but there\u2019s a lot more to do,\u201d Warren said as she made her campaign official. Her announcement follows recent speculation about her political future after she declined to explicitly endorse President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic ticket during a January radio interview.<\/p>\n
Warren stated she wanted to \u201cdefer to what makes Biden comfortable\u201d regarding his running mate, comments that reportedly upset Harris. According to CNN, Warren attempted twice to apologize, but Harris did not return her calls. Warren later clarified to GBH News that she \u201cfully supports\u201d a Biden\u2013Harris re-election bid, saying she never meant to imply otherwise and praising the pair as a \u201cterrific team.\u201d The tension came amid broader concerns within the Democratic Party about Harris\u2019s political standing.<\/p>\n
Multiple reports, including a New York Times<\/em> analysis, note that many Democrats\u2014ranging from White House staff to elected officials and donors\u2014believe Harris has struggled to define her vice presidency and show leadership as Biden\u2019s potential successor. Some allies privately expressed disappointment, saying she has not met expectations or proven herself as a future party leader. Democratic fundraiser John Morgan publicly voiced his criticism, arguing Harris\u2019s perceived weaknesses could become a serious liability for Biden in 2024, especially given concerns about the president\u2019s age.<\/p>\n WATCH:<\/p>\n