'He is a good friend': Gov. Tony Evers becomes emotional talking about Biden's decision

After President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the race, Wisconsin Democrats have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the ticket.

Two top Democrats from the state, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, made their support clear at an event Monday morning. But they also notably shifted the conversation back to Biden's presidency, with Evers appearing emotional while discussing the president.

"What he's done for this state of Wisconsin, and frankly, our country, has been just short of amazing," Evers said, at points becoming choked up while talking about Biden. "I am emotional. He is a good friend."

Evers said he waited until Monday morning to announce his endorsement of Harris so Biden could have a "connection to the people of Wisconsin." He initially released a statement Sunday that didn't mention Harris, but called Biden "one of — if not the most — well-accomplished presidents of my lifetime."

At a campaign event in Stoughton Sunday , Baldwin said she's heard from many Wisconsin voters in recent weeks who "care deeply" about Biden and are "very proud of his legacy," but thought it was time for him to step aside.

Evers and Baldwin toured Milwaukee Area Technical College Monday morning to recognize Wisconsin's designation as a tech hub . They talked with college leaders and visited a microbiology class before making remarks and taking questions from reporters.

Baldwin and Evers said they haven't heard from Harris since Biden's announcement Sunday but expressed confidence in her campaign.

"I know (Harris) well. I've met with her many times since she's been vice president. She's done a great job, and I believe that she's going to win," Evers said.

Evers said he would join Harris during her visit to Milwaukee Tuesday . Baldwin said she would like to be there but is looking at her schedule because the U.S. Senate will be in session.

"(Biden) said early on, in his first administration, that he wanted to be a bridge to the next generation. He's making that so," Baldwin said. "There's a new beginning, and I'm very excited."

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 'He is a good friend': Gov. Tony Evers becomes emotional talking about Biden's decision