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President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race. VP Harris gets his nod

President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race. VP Harris gets his nod

Biden throws support behind VP Kamala Harris to lead Democrats against Trump.

FILE – President Joe Biden speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, July 16, 2024. Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for Biden to reconsider his election bid. Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about Biden’s candidacy. And Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control in the House if he didn’t step away from the race. Biden says he’s not dropping out believing he’s best to beat the Republican Trump. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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