President Joe Biden has made a surprising announcement by dropping out of the US election race and throwing his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris to take his place as the Democratic Party’s nominee. This decision has sent shockwaves through the party just a month before the Democratic National Convention, where their choice will be confirmed.
Despite stepping down from the race, Biden will continue to serve as the US president until his successor is formally inaugurated in January. However, there are calls from senior Republicans for him to step down immediately.
The question now arises – is Kamala Harris now the Democrats’ presidential candidate? While Biden has endorsed Harris to take his place, the decision ultimately lies with the delegates who will vote at the Democratic National Convention. The party seems to be coalescing around Harris, making her the most likely pick, but the situation is unprecedented in modern times.
As other potential candidates emerge and rumors swirl about replacements, the DNC is set to begin on August 19. If the party fails to unite behind a single candidate, an open convention could take place, allowing delegates to vote for multiple candidates until a nominee is chosen.
The winning candidate will also need to select a running mate, with names like Josh Shapiro and Mark Kelly being discussed as potential vice-presidential picks for Harris. Additionally, the fate of the funds pledged to Biden’s campaign is up in the air, with questions about whether they will transfer to Harris or remain with the Biden-Harris campaign.
The coming weeks will be crucial for the Democratic Party as they navigate this unexpected turn of events and work towards selecting their nominee for the upcoming election.
