Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
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A Harris-Trump race would pit ex-prosecutor vs. recently convicted felon
The vice president leaned into her past as a prosecutor in attacking Trump in the 2020 primary. Will she do the same now?
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Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
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If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, she needs a running mate. Who are the top contenders?
Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22.
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Harris could become first female president after years of breaking racial, gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She joined the Biden ticket after a rocky and abbreviated run of her own for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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What happens next: Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
With Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
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Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for nomination
Harris praised President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’ and said she intends to ‘earn and win’ her party’s nomination. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19-22.
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Kamala Harris’ first presidential campaign was a failure. Has she changed?
As President Biden battles Democratic doubts about his ability to beat Donald Trump after a damaging debate and Trump’s string of legal and political victories, Harris – now the vice president – is again her party’s heir apparent.
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Some Democratic House leaders say Biden should step aside, but president keeps campaigning
Several Democratic committee leaders, including Reps. Jerry Nadler, Jim Himes and Mark Takano, are saying privately that Biden should step aside.