Harris Woos Democrat Faithful After Biden Bows Out
- Kamala Harris emerges as favorite for Democratic nomination after Biden drops reelection bid
- Harris endorsed by Clintons, Warren, Newsom, Black Caucus, among others
- Democrats see surge in donations after Biden bows out
- Biden’s decision leaves party in uncharted territory, having to run the shortest presidential race in history
- Biden says he intends to serve his full term as president
After bowing out of the 2024 presidential race, Joe Biden endorsed his running mate Kamala Harris.Photographer: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg
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If you’re just joining us, here’s a quick summary of where we stand:
- Kamala Harris has emerged as thefrontrunner to win the Democratic nomination after Joe Biden bowed out of the race. Her team is contacting delegates ahead of a virtual DNC roll call set for August, according to a source familiar with the campaign.
- Harris has been endorsed by several influential names, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and megadonor George Soros. President Barack Obama praised Biden, but didn’t explicitly endorse a replacement.
- Democrats have reported a surge in donations, with the cash pile growing by more than $50 million, a record for the 2024 campaign. Still, some donors are suggesting the party should have a contest to select its presidential nominee.
- Republicans piled pressure on the Democrats, with Donald Trump telling CNN that Biden “is the worst president in the history of our country” and Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott calling for him “to resign today.” But he was praised by many world leaders.
- Biden is the first president in more than half a century not to seek reelection. His decision leaves Democrats having to run the shortest presidential race in history.
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