- President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race after weeks of mounting stress.
- Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to interchange him and change into the Democratic nominee.
- A number of Democratic lawmakers additionally shortly confirmed their help for Harris.
After weeks of mounting stress, President Joe Biden introduced Sunday he would drop out of the presidential race.
The Democrats now solely have a couple of weeks to rally behind a brand new nominee, who will go on to face former President Donald Trump in November.
Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris locations her as a frontrunner, although it is unsure if another potential candidates will select to problem her. Harris accepted Biden’s endorsement on Sunday night.
A number of Democratic lawmakers have already pledged their help for the vice chairman.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Former President Invoice Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Former Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams
New York Home Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado
Although not an outright endorsement, Gov. Jared Polis shared the coconut and palm tree emojis, a meme that Democrats have utilized in latest weeks to point out their help for Harris.
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia
Sen. Patty Murray of Washington
Rep. Nanette Barragán of California — chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep. Jared Huffman of California
The chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus and the CBC’s Political Motion Committee — Reps. Gregory Meeks and Steven Horsford
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York
Rep. Ted Lieu of California
Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost of Florida
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
I’m proud to endorse VP @KamalaHarris for President.
In the present day is a brand new starting for our celebration and our nation—and I am excited to maintain working collectively to decrease prices for Wisconsin households, develop our Made in America economic system, and restore our elementary rights and freedoms.
— Tammy Baldwin (@tammybaldwin) July 21, 2024
Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina
John Kerry, former US senator and Secretary of State
President Biden deserves the gratitude of each American for his extraordinary presidency.
Historical past will document that, with the thinnest possible majority within the Senate, he achieved a home agenda unseen because the New Deal, and made America lead like America once more on the…
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) July 21, 2024
Rep. Adam Schiff of California
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
I couldn’t be extra assured that Vice President @KamalaHarris is the fitting individual to defeat Donald Trump and lead our nation into the longer term. She has my help for the nomination, and Gabby and I’ll do every part we are able to to elect her President of the USA. 🇺🇸
— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) July 21, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
The distinction on this race couldn’t be clearer and the highway to victory in November runs proper by means of Pennsylvania – the place this collective work started.
I’ll do every part I can to assist elect @KamalaHarris because the forty seventh President of the USA. pic.twitter.com/sqCkiAmCV7
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) July 21, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina
Kamala Harris needs to be the following President. I’ve identified @VP going again to our days as AGs, and he or she has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump and lead our nation thoughtfully and with integrity. I look ahead to campaigning for her as we work to win NC up and down the ticket.
— Roy Cooper (@RoyCooperNC) July 21, 2024
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota
I can not adequately specific my gratitude for all President Biden has carried out for this nation, not simply as President, however in his lifetime of service.@POTUS is a patriot who has all the time put his nation first, and I’m overwhelmed by his management and charm. pic.twitter.com/efQyWu91il
— Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) July 21, 2024
The work isn’t carried out; actually it’s simply starting.
I proudly and enthusiastically help Vice President Harris, whom I consider is the perfect individual on this second to unify the Democratic Social gathering and lead us ahead to victory. pic.twitter.com/kgvAe5iSlo
— Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) July 21, 2024
Rep. Summer season Lee of Pennsylvania
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado
Vice President Kamala Harris has my full help to guide our nation and celebration ahead.
She’s going to carry a brand new technology of management and unite the nation as we attempt in the direction of our greater beliefs.
I name on People from each background and nook of our nation to affix me in…
— Jason Crow (@JasonCrowCO) July 21, 2024
Rep. Katie Porter of California
When @KamalaHarris appointed me to be California Monitor through the foreclosures disaster, I noticed up shut how she took on powerful fights to ship for on a regular basis individuals. She’s fearless, and he or she’s prepared to guide as president. I wholeheartedly endorse her to be our Democratic nominee. pic.twitter.com/U8OD74o896
— Katie Porter (@katieporteroc) July 21, 2024
Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri
