President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.
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President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure.Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him and become the Democratic nominee.Several Democratic lawmakers also quickly showed their support for Harris.
After weeks of mounting pressure, President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would drop out of the presidential race.
The Democrats now only have a few weeks to rally behind a new nominee, who will go on to face former President Donald Trump in November.
Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris places her as a frontrunner, though it’s uncertain if any other potential candidates will choose to challenge her.
Several Democratic lawmakers have already pledged their support for the vice president.
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Gov. Jared Polis
Though not an outright endorsement, Gov. Jared Polis shared the coconut and palm tree emojis, a meme that Democrats have used in recent weeks to show their support for Harris.
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
As I have been saying for weeks, President @JoeBiden is a patriotic American who has always put the needs of our country ahead of himself. For more than five decades, he has served this country admirably as a Senator, Vice President, and now President. His decision today reflects…
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 21, 2024
Rep. Jared Huffman of California
Thank you President Biden! Now let’s go win this thing! I urge all Democrats to join me in endorsing VP Kamala Harris as our nominee and unifying our party and our country around an exciting and winning ticket. Let’s GO!
— Rep. Jared Huffman (@JaredHuffman) July 21, 2024
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York
Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward.
— Rep. Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (@JamaalBowmanNY) July 21, 2024
Rep. Ted Lieu of California
Thrilled President @JoeBiden endorsed the most amazing and historic Vice President in history, for President: @KamalaHarris.
Four years ago I was the first Member of Congress to endorse Kamala for President.
VP Harris will be the Democratic nominee and she will win in Nov. https://t.co/DBYxyuZDIG
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 21, 2024
Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
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