Top Democratic leaders rushed to endorse Vice President Harris on Sunday, moving to avoid any intraparty dissent over who might succeed President Biden as the party's nominee following his shocking withdrawal from the campaign. Harris will have huge financial and political advantages as she works to secure the nomination. Biden endorsed her Sunday, and top officials with his campaign made clear that she will inherit his organization. But she still has hurdles to overcome before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. A majority of Democratic state party leaders voiced their support for Harris as the nominee on Sunday evening, and delegations from a handful of states endorsed her.

Source: Washington Post July 22, 2024 03:05 UTC