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Week of Transition: Harris Emerges as Likely Nominee After Biden Exits Race

The next crucial decision for Ms. Harris will be selecting a running mate to complete the ticket.
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Week of Transition: Harris Emerges as Likely Nominee After Biden Exits Race
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they arrive to watch the Independence Day fireworks display from the Truman Balcony of the White House on July 4, 2024. President Biden on July 21 announced he is no longer seeking reelection and endorsed Ms. Harris. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Jacob Burg
Andrew Moran
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In a whirlwind few days since President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has quickly ascended to the position of likely nominee of the Democratic Party.

Ms. Harris has secured key endorsements from party leaders, won over pledged delegates that the president won during the state primaries and caucuses, and established a campaign team to take on the Trump–Vance ticket.

Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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