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World leaders praise Biden's statesmanship after his withdrawal
Foreign leaders praised President Biden's qualities as a leader and achievements strengthening global alliances, following his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Why it matters: Biden's withdrawal shakes up the 2024 presidential race and emphasizes the stakes of the election, with many U.S. allies already anticipating what...
Harris rapidly starts building her Capitol Hill coalition
Vice President Kamala Harris is moving quickly to solidify support on Capitol Hill and lock in a broad coalition of backers just hours after President Biden endorsed her to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Why it matters: The rapid formation of a wide-ranging, pro-Harris bloc on Capitol Hill could...
Scoop: Harris works the phones, trying to lock down nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling Democratic leaders and elected officials to try to lock down the party's presidential nomination, according to people familiar with the situation. Why it matters: Just hours after President Biden dropped his bid for re-election, Harris is moving quickly to make her nomination a foregone...
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...
Marvel assembles Russo brothers for next "Avengers" films
Next time the Avengers assemble, it may include a Cleveland directing duo. Driving the news: Local natives Joe and Anthony Russo are in talks to direct the next two "Avengers" movies, per The Hollywood Reporter. The intrigue: The Russo brothers directed 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," two...
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.
Schumer, Jeffries, Pelosi mum on endorsing Harris after Biden drops out
Capitol Hill's top Democrats didn't immediately throw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday after President Biden withdrew from the 2024 race. Why it matters: The party will have to move quickly to get behind a new candidate, and senior Democrats will be highly influential in that process.
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 Harris' candidacy. State of play: Polis said Sunday evening he's "thrilled" to support Harris, who has been viewed as the obvious successor and secured Biden's...
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...
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