Harris Racks Up Help After Biden Drops Out: Reside Updates
Involved Democrats have floated plenty of potential candidates (aside from Harris) to exchange Biden over the previous few weeks. Many of those names are additionally folks Harris may take into account as VP picks, ought to she appear prone to win the nomination. Right here’s what the largest names have stated since Biden dropped out:
Joe Manchin
The ultimate-term West Virginia senator is reportedly contemplating operating for the nomination.
Marianne Williamson
The 2024 main lengthy shot says she plans to gather signatures from delegates in an try and vie for the nomination. To date, she is the one different declared candidate.
Josh Shapiro
The Pennsylvania governor has each praised Biden and introduced that he’s backing Harris:
Gretchen Whitmer
The Michigan governor has launched an announcement praising Biden. The Biden marketing campaign co-chair additionally stated that “my job on this election will stay the identical.” Additionally:
Gavin Newsom
The California governor has been a staunch supporter of Biden for the reason that debate and has repeatedly stated he wouldn’t run in 2024. On Sunday, he launched an announcement praising Biden and one other backing Harris:
Wes Moore
The Maryland governor has already stated he gained’t search the Democratic nomination. Per a supply acquainted with his pondering, Moore will endorse Harris on Monday.
Roy Cooper
The North Carolina governor has launched an announcement praising Biden and one other endorsing (his longtime pal) Harris:
Andy Beshear
The Kentucky governor has put out an announcement praising Biden for his accomplishments however credit Harris as nicely.
J.B. Pritzker
The Illinois governor has launched an announcement praising Biden during which he additionally emphasised the significance of defeating Trump within the fall.
Pete Buttigieg
The Transportation secretary praised Biden as one in all “one of the best and most consequential presidents in American historical past” and likewise introduced his assist for Harris:
Mark Kelly
The Arizona senator has launched statements each praising Biden and backing Harris:
