President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee for president after announcing his withdrawal from the race on Sunday.
If Harris becomes the party’s standard-bearer, she would be the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead the ticket of a major political party.
This historic endorsement follows weeks of turmoil within the Democratic Party, exacerbated by a poor debate performance by Biden, which raised doubts about his ability to secure a second term and govern effectively.
Amid increasing calls from party members to step aside, Biden ended his campaign on Sunday.
Harris, as Biden’s running mate, is the natural successor to the ticket. She would take over the Biden campaign’s extensive political operation and funding.
Recent polls have shown Harris performing better against former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, than Biden and other potential Democratic contenders.
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