Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
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Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, other foreign policy challenges
During a five-decade career in politics, Biden developed extensive personal relationships with multiple foreign leaders that none of the potential replacements on the Democratic ticket can match.
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Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
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Biden’s legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn’t translate into political support
Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been.
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If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, she needs a running mate. Who are the top contenders?
Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22.
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Harris could become first female president after years of breaking racial, gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She joined the Biden ticket after a rocky and abbreviated run of her own for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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Democrats hail Biden’s decision to not seek reelection as selfless; Republicans urge him to resign
Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
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What happens next: Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
With Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
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Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for nomination
Harris praised President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’ and said she intends to ‘earn and win’ her party’s nomination. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19-22.