Harris receives support from top Democratic leaders in bid to White House

Kamala Harris has received unprecedented support from three top leaders of the party -- former president Bill Clinton, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- in her bid to break the last glass ceiling of the United States.

All three leaders, who have nationwide appeal, in prime-time speeches on Wednesday described Harris as the best individual who can lead the country right now. Clinton said Harris is the only candidate in this race with the vision, the experience, the temperament and the will.

"And yes - the sheer joy - to do that on good and bad days. To be our voice, said Clinton in his address to the Democratic National Convention here.

Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election.

If elected, Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, would break one of the highest glass ceilings left for women in the ..