Harris endorsements: VP amasses support after Biden exits race
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A majority of elected Democrats have quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday.
Why it matters: Harris' political support paired with surge in donations will be vital to her potential ascension as her party's presumptive nominee — and so far all the Democrats viewed as potential challengers have backed her.
The latest: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) endorsed Harris on Tuesday.
- They were among the last major Democratic leaders to announce their support.
Catch up quick: Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) endorsed Harris Monday.
- "Kamala Harris as a woman in politics is brilliantly astute – and I have full confidence that she will lead us to victory in November," Pelosi said in a statement.
- Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) also said Monday he would not run for president, after all.
The big picture: Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday following after facing calls to do from fellow Democrats publicly and privately who feared for his ability to serve another term and potential to hurt candidates down the ballot.
Between the lines: Some Democrats have made statements about Biden's withdrawal without mentioning Harris' candidacy.
What's next: There is no formal rule-based structure that transfers delegates from one candidate to another ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which starts Aug. 19.
- By Monday night, Harris received enough delegate endorsements to secure the nomination.
- The Democratic National Convention's rules committee will hold a meeting to discuss implementing a framework to select a presidential nominee in a meeting Wednesday.
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Editor's note: This story was updated with new developments.
