Biden’s July decision comes after more than 14 million Democrats cast votes supporting him through the primary process. Harris, in a statement, praised Biden’s “selfless and patriotic act” and said she intends to “earn and win” her party’s nomination. Nearly 30 minutes after he delivered the news that he was folding his campaign, Biden threw his support behind Harris. “We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her,” former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement. Democratic officials, including many who were behind the effort to push Biden from the race, quickly released statements praising Biden’s decision.

Source: CNN July 21, 2024 18:20 UTC