Jul 23 Despite steady calls on Biden to drop out, he refused to leave the race until the wheels fell off By Calvin Woodward, Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Publicly, Biden never wavered from his vow to continue his candidacy — up until the day he ended it. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Harris attends first rally since becoming candidate, says election is ‘choice between freedom and chaos’ By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press In her first rally since locking up the presidential nomination, she said Tuesday that in the November election against Trump, "it's a choice between freedom and chaos."… Continue reading
Jul 23 Kamala Harris is shaping up to be the Democratic nominee in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats argue in 2024 Harris will be able to leverage the best of her 2020 effort in a matchup against one man: Republican former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 23 CHART: Harris has backing of enough delegates to become Democratic presidential nominee, AP tally finds By Zeke Miller, Leah Askarinam, Maya Sweedler, Chad Day, Associated Press Prominent Democratic elected officials, party leaders and political organizations quickly lined up behind Harris in the day after Biden's exit from the race and her campaign set a new 24-hour record for presidential donations on Monday. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 9:29 Harris solidifies Democratic support and is favorite to replace Biden on ticket By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Vice President Kamala Harris is entering uncharted territory after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Harris is already the favorite to win the Democratic nomination. Despite the Trump campaign's fast attacks on Harris, Democrats are energized and… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:39 Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: ‘Now we have a fighting chance’ By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 7:02 Harris is the ‘coalition builder this country needs,’ Sen. Padilla says By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan While some Democrats are hoping for an open convention, party support for Vice President Kamala Harris solidified on Monday. Sen. Alex Padilla of California assumed Harris’ seat in the Senate when she became vice president and he has endorsed her… Continue watching
Jul 22 JD Vance slams Harris during his VP nominee solo campaign debut By Michelle L. Price, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The Ohio senator held a rally Monday at his former high school in Middletown, his hometown, where he played up his local ties, praised running mate Donald Trump and attacked Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 9:51 A look at Kamala Harris’ legal career and political record By William Brangham, Sam Weber, Maea Lenei Buhre From the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination. William Brangham has a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment. Continue watching
Jul 22 WATCH: Harris speaks at 2024 campaign headquarters as she gears up for White House run By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Speaking to campaign staff in Wilmington, Delaware, Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the “rollercoaster” of the last several weeks, but expressed confidence in her new campaign team. Continue reading