Prior to Biden’s statement exiting the race, the same crowds had been gathered outside the White House. For several days they were chanting, “It’s time to go, Joe.” They carried signs and hung a banner on the fence which said, “Bye, Bye Biden.”
Kamala Harris Endorsements
A growing number of Democratic leaders have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
There is also many top Democrats that have not endorsed her in the 2024 race. Notably the Obamas have not endorsed her.
Former president and first lady Bill and Hillary Clinton: “We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her,” they wrote in a shared statement.
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts: “I endorse Kamala Harris for President,” she wrote. “She is a proven fighter who has been a national leader in safeguarding consumers and protecting access to abortion.”
- Sen. Adam Schiff from California: “The stakes are high, and we must focus all our energy on electing Kamala Harris and defeating Donald Trump,” he wrote.
- Rep. Jim Clyburn from South Carolina: “I echo the good judgment [Biden] demonstrated in selecting Vice President Harris to lead this nation alongside him,” he said. “I am proud to follow his lead in support of her candidacy to succeed him as the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee for President.”
Other Democrats, including Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Senator Chris Coons from Delaware, and Representative Cori Bush from Missouri, all rushed to her support.
