Jul 22 The 4 Democrats who are top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris By Associated Press As support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate. Continue reading
Jul 22 Harris locks up many of the delegates she needs for the Democratic nomination By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Over one-third of the pledged delegates Kamala Harris needs to clinch the nomination told The Associated Press or announced that they plan to support her. Continue reading
Jul 22 After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president By Chris Megerian, Associated Press She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to head a major party's presidential ticket. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Harris lauds Biden’s record as ‘unmatched in modern history’ as he withdraws from reelection By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden's exit Sunday, prompted by Democratic worries over his fitness for office, was a seismic shift to the presidential contest that upended both major political parties' carefully honed plans for the 2024 race. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Harris praises Biden’s ‘unmatched’ accomplishments at NCAA event at the White House By Associated Press In her first public remarks since President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris made no comment of her own presidential candidacy. Continue reading
Jul 21 White House doesn’t expect a serious challenge to Harris for the Democratic nomination By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Meanwhile, delegates who are pledged to support Biden at the Democratic National Convention expressed admiration for the president and also showed early signs of uniting around Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 10:38 What to know as Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Harris By John Yang, Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López With support from Democrats eroding by the day, President Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Harris to be his party’s nominee. Harris later said in a statement, “My intention is to earn and… Continue watching
Jul 21 Harris says she intends to ‘earn and win’ the Democratic nomination By Lisa Mascaro, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement calling the 81-year-old Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign a “selfless and patriotic act.”… Continue reading
Jul 21 How Biden’s far-reaching accomplishments didn’t translate into political support By Josh Boak, Associated Press It is a humbling end to a half-century career in politics, yet hardly reflective of the full legacy of his time in the White House. Continue reading
Jul 21 Harris could become first woman, second Black American to be president By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden said Sunday that choosing Harris as his running mate was “the best decision I've made" and endorsed her as his successor. Continue reading