Sen. Manchin calls for competitive Democratic nomination process: ‘I want the middle to have a voice’
Sen. Joe Manchin (Iowa, Virginia) on Monday called for a competitive Democratic nomination process, saying he wants centrist voters to feel they have a say. “I want to give a voice to the center, I want the center of this country to be able to say, ‘We have a voice. We are not far left […]
Democratic fundraising booms after Biden drops out
In the monumental wake of President Joe Biden dropping out as the Democratic Party’s nominee, donations to ActBlue soared as donors shared optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy. Sunday was the largest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle for Democrats. “Since the President endorsed Vice President Harris yesterday afternoon, everyday Americans have given $49.6 […]
Manchin considering rejoining Democratic Party to challenge Harris
Sen. Joe Manchin (Ind.-West Virginia) is considering running against Vice President Harris for the Democratic nomination. A source familiar with Manchin confirmed that the West Virginia senator is considering re-registering as a Democrat in order to seek the nomination. LIVE UPDATES: Biden endorses Harris after dropping out of 2024 race Manchin had considered running in […]
Democratic donors move to support Harris
Following President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Democratic donors are backing Vice President Harris as a candidate. Major donors said they would support Harris, and others pledged to do the same within hours of Biden’s announcement. “What we really need right now is some direction and some hope,” said one longtime Democratic fundraiser. “I […]
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(NEXSTAR) Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, becoming one of the few presidents to end his reelection campaign.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. […]