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Scoop: State Democratic party chairs vote to endorse Kamala Harris
The Association of State Democratic Committees has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president, two source familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: The endorsement after a unanimous voice vote will be influential in helping Harris secure the delegates she needs to...
Ohio officials react to Biden dropping out, Harris endorsement
Ohio officials quickly reacted on X to President Biden's departure from of the race. Driving the news: 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. What they're saying:...
Biden's consequential presidency: His key policies, wins and setbacks
President Biden's one term has been more ambitious and progressive than his biggest supporters or his biggest critics anticipated. Why it matters: After running in 2020 as a moderate focused almost exclusively on beating then-President Trump, Biden promised to channel FDR and LBJ once he was in the White House. He did a lot to live up to that promise despite holding just a one-seat majority in the Senate.
5 things to know about how the Bay Area shaped Kamala Harris' career
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the most viable option to be Democrats' presidential nominee following President Biden's exit from the race.Why it matters: It's unclear if the party will fall in line behind the Berkeley native, who has Biden's endorsement, and she won't automatically pick up Biden's delegates at the DNC.She said in a statement Sunday that her "intention is to earn and win" the nomination.Here are five things to know about Harris' Bay Area roots as the scramble for a new candidate plays out.Woman of firstsHarris has broken barriers throughout her career.She was the first person of...
What's next for Democrats, delegates to replace Biden on the ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris could be moving forward on the path to the Democratic presidential nomination following President Biden's endorsement after dropping out of the race, but questions remain on how she sews up the delegates to make it happen. The big picture: There is no formal rule-based structure that...
Obama praises Biden after withdrawal: "A patriot of the highest order"
Former President Obama lauded President Biden following his decision Sunday to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, saying it was a testament to Biden's "love of country." Why it matters: Unlike several lawmakers and even the Clintons, Obama stopped short of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. That doesn't mean he won't ultimately.
DNC commits to "transparent and orderly process" to determine new nominee
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said in a statement on Sunday that the party will "undertake a transparent and orderly process" to select a candidate "who can defeat" former President Trump in November. Why it matters: Harrison did not mention Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Biden endorsed to...
House Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden "is not fit to serve as President"
Reacting to news that President Biden stepped out of the 2024 presidential race, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on X the president "must resign immediately." The big picture: Johnson's statement was part of a broader Republican argument that scrolled across social media Sunday that if Biden is unfit to run for president, he's unfit to hold the position now.
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
President Biden's stunning decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race opens the door for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to jump into it. Yes, but: The likelihood of that outcome is narrowing as Democratic leaders nationwide close ranks around Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy and Polis himself endorses her. Why it matters: The popular two-term governor is one of a handful of Democrats whose name has been floated in the media to replace Biden at the top of the ticket.State of play: For now, Polis is supporting Harris, who has been viewed as the obvious successor and secured...
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...
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