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Washington Democrats back Harris, praise Biden's decision to exit race
The chair of Washington state's Democratic Party says the party should embrace Vice President Kamala Harris as its next presidential nominee, after President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the race. Why it matters: The president's decision to exit the race is a monumental change in the 2024 presidential contest ahead of the Democrats' nominating convention, which is set to start Aug. 19.Catch up quick: Biden, too, endorsed Harris Sunday as he ended his presidential bid, which he did via a letter posted on his X account.Biden's decision followed weeks of pressure from many top Democrats urging him to...
Trump Super PAC slams Harris in ad released shortly after Biden drops out
A pro-Trump Super PAC accused Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday of being "in on" a cover-up of President Biden's "mental decline," characterizing her as the driving force behind the administration's policies. Why it matters: Following Biden's announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 race, the ire of...
Florida officials react to Biden's 2024 exit
President Biden's sudden exit from the 2024 race prompted swift reactions from Florida's political leaders, including Democrats who remained staunch supporters even as questions about his viability grew. Why it matters: The Florida Democratic Party profusely welcomed Biden's re-election campaign and its presence in the state. Chair Nikki Fried touted the president's support as a sign of the embattled state party's vitality.The party even canceled its presidential primary in March and awarded all its delegates to Biden — a controversial show of support that some said dampened turnout in local races.What they're saying: "Thank you @POTUS," Fried said in a...
Biden sends shockwaves through Capitol Hill with 2024 exit
President Biden's announcement Sunday that he's dropping his 2024 re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him was met with shock and uncertainty by many rank-and-file Democrats in Congress. Why it matters: Democratic lawmakers told Axios they were genuinely in the dark about what the president would...
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, other local Dems, line up behind Kamala Harris
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis quashed rumors of his own presidential bid Sunday evening by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris hours after President Biden's decision to drop out. Why it matters: The popular two-term governor had been one of a handful of Democrats whose name has been floated in the media to replace Biden at the top of the ticket.Yes, but: In the hours since Biden's bombshell announcement, Democratic leaders nationwide have begun closing ranks around Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy. State of play: Polis said Sunday evening he's "thrilled" to support Harris, who has been viewed as the obvious successor...
Clintons endorse Kamala Harris after Biden drops out
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday after President Biden's stunning withdrawal from the race. Why it matters: One of the most powerful families in Democratic politics swiftly joined Biden in endorsing Harris, a key indicator the party will...
Joe Biden's legacy on climate and energy
President Biden's fight against climate change is unprecedented — but his legacy is fragile as he steps aside from seeking a second term. Why it matters: The U.S. is the world's largest historical carbon emitter and the second-largest today behind China. Future U.S. emissions — and leaders' success at...
Read Biden's letter dropping out of race before endorsing Harris
President Biden announced he was stepping out of the presidential race in a letter addressed to "My Fellow Americans." Why it matters: Biden's withdrawal so late in the race is unprecedented for a presumptive nominee. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Here is Biden's letter...
"Nothing but proud": Biden family reacts to president's withdrawal from 2024 race
President Biden's family supported the president Sunday following his momentous decision to drop out from the 2024 presidential race. Why it matters: Biden's withdrawal shakes up the race to the White House just weeks before the Democratic National Convention, which starts Aug. 19. State of play: Biden issued a statement...
Trump on Biden's withdrawal: "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run"
Former President Trump slammed President Biden as "not fit" to run or serve in a Truth Social post Sunday after the commander-in-chief announced he was bowing out of the presidential race. Why it matters: The GOP nominee, fresh from a victory lap at the Republican National Convention, faces a very...
Democrats' time crunch for a new candidate is still long compared to other countries
With President Biden stepping down as the Democratic nominee before Election Day and immediately backing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, Democrats will now have to select a candidate and build a campaign around them. Why it matters: The prolonged modern timeline to run a political campaign in the...
Biden's exit makes Trump the oldest nominee in U.S. history
President Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination could defuse the age question dogging the Democrats: Harris will be 60 on Inauguration Day — 22 years younger than Biden. Why it matters: Concerns over Biden's age and mental fitness were central to calls for his...
Pritzker's DNC could be wild ride
President Biden has decided to end his re-election campaign, opening the door for candidates like Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to step in and push for the Democratic nomination in Chicago.Why it matters: Democrats are without a nominee just weeks before the Democratic National Convention, which starts Aug. 19.The governor's name has been in the mix as a possible contender for president and vice-president.Context: Biden stepped aside after relentless calls for him to leave following his disastrous debate performance.Critics argued he was unlikely to beat former President Trump and would be incapable of serving another four years if he did win.Zoom...
Republicans pile on Biden to resign after he quits 2024 race
Top Congressional Republicans are calling on President Biden to resign, arguing if he is unfit to run for president, he is unfit to serve the rest of his term. Why it matters: Senior GOP lawmakers are making the case that keeping Biden in place poses a national security threat, with members poised to do whatever they can to amplify the chaos in the Democratic party as November approaches.
Timeline: Key moments that led to Biden's historic withdrawal
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, weeks after disastrous debate against former President Trump, and after top allies and friends joined the chorus of Democrats urging him to step aside. Why it matters: Biden's unprecedented decision this late in the process shakes up the race...
Biden endorses Kamala Harris: What to know about her presidential bid
President Biden handed Vice President Kamala Harris the baton as he stepped out of the presidential race on Sunday, putting her in pole position for the Democratic nomination. Why it matters: Harris' emergence as the leading contender weeks before the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19 has opened the door to heightened scrutiny from voters, delegates and members of the party who now must decide whether the vice president is the strongest opponent to take on former President Trump.
BIDEN DROPS OUT, ENDORSES HARRIS
President Biden announced Sunday that he is stepping aside as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential contest and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's nominee. Why it matters: The eleventh-hour change introduces a seismic and historic shift in the 2024 presidential race less than a...
Joe Manchin calls for Biden to drop out of 2024 race
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W. Va.) called on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race Sunday. Why it matters: Manchin's plea for Biden to "pass the torch to a new generation" on CNN's "State of the Union" follows similar calls from two of the Senate's most vulnerable Democrats, Sherrod Brown (Ohio) and Jon Tester (Montana), as well as from a growing number of influential House Democrats.
First congressional Democrat calls for Secret Service director to resign
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) called on Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle to "resign immediately" Saturday, citing "unacceptable operational failures" in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Why it matters: Boyle is the first Democrat in Congress to call for Cheatle's resignation, but he joins a chorus...
Meet the Colorado athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Colorado is sending more than two dozen athletes to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris that start this week.By the numbers: The roughly 28 athletes who call the Centennial State home will compete in 12 sports and 28 disciplines, according to the official roster of 592 athletes from the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee.The sports range from women's 100m breaststroke and pairs rowing to equestrian dressage and golf.What we're watching: Colorado athletes are poised to win big as they defend titles from the Tokyo Games three years ago.The women's soccer team features three Colorado players — Lindsey Horan, Mallory Swanson...
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