- President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure.
- Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him and become the Democratic nominee.
- Several Democratic lawmakers also quickly showed their support for Harris.
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After weeks of mounting pressure, President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would drop out of the presidential race.
The Democrats now only have a few weeks to rally behind a new nominee, who will go on to face former President Donald Trump in November.
Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris places her as a frontrunner, though it’s uncertain if any other potential candidates will choose to challenge her. Harris accepted Biden’s endorsement on Sunday evening.
Several Democratic lawmakers have already pledged their support for the vice president.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Tough. Fearless. Tenacious.
With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump’s dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President, @KamalaHarris.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 21, 2024
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Former Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams
I’ve known Vice President Kamala Harris for a long time.
She’s a tenacious fighter, a champion for our rights & defender of our democracy. United, she will lead us as we defeat Donald Trump this November.
I am proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as our Democratic…
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) July 21, 2024
New York House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.
Let’s get to work.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 22, 2024
Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado
Though not an outright endorsement, Gov. Jared Polis shared the coconut and palm tree emojis, a meme that Democrats have used in recent weeks to show their support for Harris.
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
As I have been saying for weeks, President @JoeBiden is a patriotic American who has always put the needs of our country ahead of himself. For more than five decades, he has served this country admirably as a Senator, Vice President, and now President. His decision today reflects…
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 21, 2024
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia
This nation owes Joe Biden a debt of gratitude for putting everything on hold to run in 2020 and taking the reins as President during a particularly turbulent time. He charted a bright path forward for our nation after four tumultuous years under the former administration.…
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) July 21, 2024
Sen. Patty Murray of Washington
Rep. Nanette Barragán of California — chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
I am with you @JoeBiden – I endorse @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee & will work tirelessly to make sure she is elected our next President in November.
Thank you Mr. President for your lifetime of service to this country & the American people. https://t.co/eQnP7phRQM
— Nanette Barragán (@Nanette4CA) July 21, 2024
Rep. Jared Huffman of California
Thank you President Biden! Now let’s go win this thing! I urge all Democrats to join me in endorsing VP Kamala Harris as our nominee and unifying our party and our country around an exciting and winning ticket. Let’s GO!
— Rep. Jared Huffman (@JaredHuffman) July 21, 2024
The chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus and the CBC’s Political Action Committee — Reps. Gregory Meeks and Steven Horsford
Congressional Black Caucus immediately throws in behind @KamalaHarris for Democratic presidential nominee. CBC stood with Biden during post-debate Dem tumult and voiced support for Harris to stay on ticket. Caucus is majority Black women, represents ~120M Americans. pic.twitter.com/YdDJTryfex
— Jawn Staley 🐴🤠🇺🇸🍑 (@errinhaines) July 21, 2024
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York
Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward.
— Rep. Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (@JamaalBowmanNY) July 21, 2024
Rep. Ted Lieu of California
Thrilled President @JoeBiden endorsed the most amazing and historic Vice President in history, for President: @KamalaHarris.
Four years ago I was the first Member of Congress to endorse Kamala for President.
VP Harris will be the Democratic nominee and she will win in Nov. https://t.co/DBYxyuZDIG
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 21, 2024
Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost of Florida
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
I’m proud to endorse VP @KamalaHarris for President.
Today is a new beginning for our party and our country—and I’m excited to keep working together to lower costs for Wisconsin families, grow our Made in America economy, and restore our fundamental rights and freedoms.
— Tammy Baldwin (@tammybaldwin) July 21, 2024
Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina
John Kerry, former US senator and Secretary of State
President Biden deserves the gratitude of every American for his extraordinary presidency.
History will record that, with the thinnest imaginable majority in the Senate, he achieved a domestic agenda unseen since the New Deal, and made America lead like America again on the…
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) July 21, 2024
Rep. Adam Schiff of California
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
I couldn’t be more confident that Vice President @KamalaHarris is the right person to defeat Donald Trump and lead our country into the future. She has my support for the nomination, and Gabby and I will do everything we can to elect her President of the United States. 🇺🇸
— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) July 21, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
The contrast in this race could not be clearer and the road to victory in November runs right through Pennsylvania – where this collective work began.
I will do everything I can to help elect @KamalaHarris as the 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/sqCkiAmCV7
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) July 21, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina
Kamala Harris should be the next President. I’ve known @VP going back to our days as AGs, and she has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump and lead our country thoughtfully and with integrity. I look forward to campaigning for her as we work to win NC up and down the ticket.
— Roy Cooper (@RoyCooperNC) July 21, 2024
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota
I cannot adequately express my gratitude for all President Biden has done for this country, not just as President, but in his lifetime of service.@POTUS is a patriot who has always put his country first, and I’m overwhelmed by his leadership and grace. pic.twitter.com/efQyWu91il
— Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) July 21, 2024
The work is not done; in fact it is just beginning.
I proudly and enthusiastically support Vice President Harris, whom I believe is the very best person in this moment to unify the Democratic Party and lead us forward to victory. pic.twitter.com/kgvAe5iSlo
— Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) July 21, 2024
Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado
Vice President Kamala Harris has my full support to lead our country and party forward.
She will bring a new generation of leadership and unite the country as we strive towards our higher ideals.
I call on Americans from every background and corner of our nation to join me in…
— Jason Crow (@JasonCrowCO) July 21, 2024
Rep. Katie Porter of California
When @KamalaHarris appointed me to be California Monitor during the foreclosure crisis, I saw up close how she took on tough fights to deliver for everyday people. She’s fearless, and she’s ready to lead as president. I wholeheartedly endorse her to be our Democratic nominee. pic.twitter.com/U8OD74o896
— Katie Porter (@katieporteroc) July 21, 2024
Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
As Democrats, our mission remains the same: doing everything in our power to defeat Donald Trump.
I’m proud to stand beside @KamalaHarris, she is the right candidate to unite our country and I am confident she will deliver for New Yorkers. Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/qFnBOkqfeT
— Kathy Hochul (@KathyHochul) July 21, 2024
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri
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