Some Democratic hopefuls offer mixed backing of Harris as Biden replacement
Democrats widely praised Biden’s decades-long record in public office following reports that he had dropped out of the race, but most of the party’s rising stars stopped short of fully endorsing Vice President Harris as the next candidate. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat), who has been mentioned as a possible running mate for Harris, called […]
After Biden drops out of 2024 race, does Kamala Harris become the Democratic nominee? Not exactly
(NEXSTAR) Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, becoming one of the few presidents to end his reelection campaign. “Serving as your President has been the honor of my life. While I intended to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and our country to step […]
Democratic delegates shift spotlight to Kamala Harris following Biden’s 2024 dropout decision
President Biden announced on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, sending shockwaves through the American political system and leaving delegates he won in the primaries to search for alternatives. Biden made the announcement in a post on X amid growing pressure to step down from the race and “pass the baton” […]
Who will replace Biden as Democratic nominee? Here are some of the top candidates | Joe Biden
Joe Biden’s disastrous defeat in last month’s debate with Donald Trump was a low point for the US president, signalling the beginning of the end of his bid for reelection. Trump was officially nominated as the Republican candidate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week, meaning Biden is now out of the race. […]
Manchin considering Democratic run for president after Biden withdrawal
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) is considering reregistering as a Democrat and running for the party’s presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced he would end his reelection campaign on Sunday. Manchin had previously weighed a third party presidential run, but is now considering a run for the Democratic nomination, a source familiar with Manchin’s thinking […]
This Democratic ticket is the betting favorite with Biden out of the race
Political betting markets on Sunday saw Vice President Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as the front-runners for the Democratic presidential nomination following President Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. Harris, 59, has overwhelming odds of 1 in 9 (-900) to be the Democratic presidential nominee, according to the betting. Betting Online. […]
A 28-day path forward for the Democratic Party
If President Biden decides to withdraw from the November election for any reason, it opens the door for Democrats to dramatically change this race. We are longtime members of the Democratic National Committee and have not met to debate whether President Biden should withdraw his candidacy. Rather, we are seeking to address the outstanding question […]
Khanna says he thinks Harris would get Democratic nomination if Biden steps aside
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Sunday stuck to his support for President Biden in the 2024 presidential election, but predicted that Vice President Kamala Harris would likely win the party’s presidential nomination if the president were to withdraw from reelection. “I mean, if he [Biden] I made that decision [to withdraw from the […]
Democratic rep calls for Secret Service director to resign after Trump rally shooting
Rep. Brendan Boyle (Democrat, Pennsylvania) has called for the resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Boyle is the first member of Congress to do so. “In light of the shooting of a presidential candidate in western Pennsylvania last weekend, I call on […]
The Democratic power players sticking with Biden
As President Joe Biden faces calls from dozens of House Democrats and a handful of Democratic senators, some of the most influential people in the party have still stuck by his side. In the now three and a half weeks following the debate, the calls for Biden to step down have only increased with now […]