Endorsements flood in for vice-president – but notable exceptions suggest a desire for an open conventionUS election — live updatesA slew of endorsements on Monday from a broad array of Democratic heavyweights added further punch to Kamala Harris’s campaign for her party’s presidential nomination, but the continued silence of some key voices suggested her elevation was not yet a done deal.A flood of support for the vice-president came from inside Congress and beyond, with politicians, unions and other allies lining up to give their backing. Significant endorsements came from the Democratic governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, four battleground midwestern states seen as essential milestones on the pathway to the White House.Joe Biden drops out and endorses Kamala HarrisDemocrats praise Biden and Republicans go on the offenseWho will replace Biden? How does the process work?A look back at Joe Biden’s life in politics Continue reading…
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Author : Rachel Leingang
Publish date : 2024-07-22 15:56:33
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