Breaking: Biden shocks nation, endorses Kamala Harris for President
In a stunning move, President Joe Biden announced today that he will not seek re-election and instead threw his full support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee for president.
“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,” President Biden said in a statement on Sunday. “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 decision I’ve made.”
The President went on to wholeheartedly endorse Vice President Harris, saying, “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
The unexpected announcement has sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape, with many analysts praising President Biden’s decision to prioritize the party’s unity and chances of winning in the next election.
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Vice President Harris has yet to comment on the President’s endorsement, but sources close to her campaign suggest that she is eager to accept the challenge and build on the progress made during the Biden-Harris administration.
The move is seen as a significant boost to Vice President Harris’s candidacy, and Democrats are now rallying behind her to take on the Republican challenger in the general election.
As one Democratic strategist noted, “This is a game-changer. With President Biden’s endorsement, Vice President Harris is now the clear front-runner, and we’re confident she’ll lead our party to victory.”
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