Harris secures delegates needed to become Democrat nominee as Biden says it was ‘right’ to step aside
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured support from enough Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, according to a new survey.
An Associated Press survey of delegates showed she had the backing of 2,538 delegates, well beyond the 1,976 needed to secure the nomination at the Democratic National Convention in August.
President Joe Biden endorsed Harris on Sunday moments after withdrawing from the race himself amid questions about his age and health. He pledged to remain in office as president until his term ends on January 20, 2025.
“I know yesterday’s news was surprising and hard for you to hear, but it was the right thing,” Biden told his party’s campaign team on Monday. He met them remotely while recovering from COVID-19 at his house in Rehoboth Beach.
Harris had earlier stated that she plans to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination, and so far no major challengers have emerged against her.
In just 24 hours since being endorsed by Biden, Harris’s campaign has raised a record-breaking $81 million.
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