Week of Transition: Harris Emerges as Likely Nominee After Biden Exits Race

Published on July 23, 2024

In a whirlwind 24 hours since President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has quickly ascended to the position of likely nominee of the Democratic Party. Ms. Harris has secured key endorsements from party leaders, won over pledged delegates the president won during the state primaries and caucuses, and established a campaign team to take on the Trump–Vance ticket. Many top Democrats, including President Biden, have rallied around Ms. Harris as their party’s preferred candidate. Several state delegations met late Monday to confirm their support for Ms. Harris, including Texas and her home state of California. By Monday night, the vice president had the support of at least 2,574 delegates, according to an Epoch Times tally—more than the 1,976 majority of delegates she’ll need to win on a first ballot....

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