Speaking to campaign staff in Wilmington, Delaware, Harris acknowledged the “rollercoaster” of the last several weeks, but expressed confidence in her new campaign team. “It is my intention to go out and earn this nomination and to win," she said. Biden said of his decision to step aside, “It was the right thing to do.”As he handed off the mantle of leadership to Harris, Biden added: “I’m watching you kid. And Harris, whom Biden backed after ending his candidacy, was working to quickly secure support from a majority. Speaking to party leaders, Harris expressed gratitude for Biden's endorsement but insisted she was looking to earn the nomination in her own right, the person said.
