Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot looks forward to supporting Kamala Harris' presidential run
CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot can be counted among those who have definitely made up their minds about the presidential race.
Lightfoot said she is looking forward to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run, and also said she is relieved to have the drama involving President Biden put to rest.
"I slept pretty well last night. This has been a very tough period of time for all of us. I said a prayer last night for President Biden and his family. I thanked him for putting the country and the party ahead of self," Lightfoot said. "There's a level of enthusiasm out there that I have in myself that I'm seeing in other people. So I slept pretty well last night, but the challenge is right in front of us, and a lot of work to do."
Lightfoot also hopes to speak to Vice President Harris soon.
"I reached out, I certainly hope so," Lightfoot said.
In the wake of the latest developments in the Democratic presidential campaign, Lightfoot was also asked her thoughts on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago a month out.
"I think I've been hearing in the last 24 hours from people all over the country who are very, very enthusiastic about coming to Chicago—a level of energy and excitement that I haven't seen or felt for a while now," Lightfoot said. "But you know, the reality is we've got to get a nominee. We need to get that done before the convention starts."
The former mayor said she got to know Harris during her previous presidential run and that they've gotten quite close. In fact, the vice president personally reached out to express her condolences following the death of Lightfoot's mother in February.
Former Mayor Lightfoot will be serving as a political analyst for CBS News Chicago leading up to and during the Democratic National Convention.