Kamala Harris, 59, has worked quickly after Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race, raising a record $100 million from thousands of people nationwide. She has received the support of enough delegates to make her eligible to become the presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention.
Biden phoned into the event, explaining to attendees that he couldn't attend in person due to ongoing recovery from COVID-19. However, a light moment between Biden and Harris won the hearts of thousands of supporters who came to cheer the event.
Kamala Harris moved quickly to secure the delegates following Biden's exit from the presidential race amid pressure over his health and age. She received endorsements from heavyweights like Nancy Pelosi and Bill Clinton, and raised a staggering $81 million in funds in 24 hours.
Since Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, Harris has worked quickly to secure the party nomination, gaining the support of over half of Biden's delegates. She has also won the endorsements of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ex-President Bill Clinton.
The 81-year-old President, who is recovering from COVID-19, dropped out of the race following pressure from Democrats over his health and mental fitness. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who has worked swiftly to get the endorsements of Biden's delegates for the nomination.
In a statement, the Trump campaign said, "Kamala Harris is just as much of a joke as Biden is. Harris will be even worse for the people of our nation than Joe Biden. "
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On Sunday, US President Joe Biden's announcement to step down from seeking reelection and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor in the Democratic candidacy presents Harris with an urgent and critical decision: selecting her running mate.
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Obama also said Biden, in defeating Trump four years ago, “reminded us of who we are at our best-- a country committed to old-fashioned values like trust and honesty, kindness and hard work; a country that believes in democracy, rule of law, and accountability,
The former Republican president made these remarks to the network shortly after Biden's announcement. Trump later criticised Biden on social media, asserting that Biden was unfit to remain in office as president.
Harris, a former US senator and California attorney general, would be the first woman to assume the presidency of the United States if nominated by her party and victorious in the November 5 election.
Harris, 59, appeared to be the natural successor, in large part because she is the only candidate who can directly tap into the Biden campaign’s war chest, according to federal campaign finance rules.
The decision marks a swift and stunning end to Biden’s 52 years in electoral politics, as donors, lawmakers and even aides expressed to him their doubts that he could convince voters that he could plausibly handle the job for another four years.
Biden's disastrous June 27 debate performance and the recent assassination bid on Donald Trump have resulted in a significant decrease in his favourability ratings. Influential Democrats like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have also shared their concerns about Democrats losing in the November race.
The 70-year-old former professional wrestler, whose real name is Terry G Bollea, called Trump his "hero" and "gladiator". Trump formally accepted his party's presidential nomination, pledging to begin "the four greatest years" in US history.
Reports indicate former President Obama and ex-House Speaker Pelosi have cautioned President Biden about his diminishing chances against Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
The beleaguered Democratic president has hinted at conditions that might prompt him to step aside, particularly as pressure mounts within his own party to withdraw his candidacy.
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