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With the news of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, all eyes are now on his potential successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, to carry the torch of unifying a fractured Democratic party.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
So far, many Democratic figures and members have rallied behind Harris, who could become the nation’s first Black/South Asian female president. However, her next moves could make or break her entire campaign. Perhaps the biggest decision she has to make now is choosing a suitable running mate.
Several outlets, including USA Today and Forbes, have predicted the “top picks” for the spot in an effort to unite the party and defeat Donald Trump in November.