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Biden will address nation as Kamala Harris set to hold first campaign rally: Live
US Vice President Kamala Harris will hold her first campaign rally this afternoon in Milwaukee, the recent site of the Republican National Convention, in must-win Wisconsin.
Harris has also been endorsed by Hollywood star George Clooney, whose New York Times editorial calling on Joe Biden to step down earlier this month played a major role in pressuring the president into making way.
“President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He’s saving democracy once again,” the actor said in a statement to CNN.
“We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest.”
Harris has already secured support from more than 64 per cent of Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president in place of Biden, who threw his support behind her on Sunday moments after withdrawing from the 2024 race for the White House himself amid questions about his age and health.
So far, no major challengers have emerged against her while the party has raised a record-breaking $81m in the 24 hours since the president made his announcement.
President Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening about how he plans to finish out his term.
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Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 18:10
Full story: Biden set to address nation for first time since dropping out of 2024 race
In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), Biden said he would speak at 8:00 pm about “what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people.”
Andrew Feinberg reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 18:00
Exclusive: AOC and lawmakers of color reveal concerns about Kamala Harris facing racist and sexist attacks
But some Democrats fear that she will be subjected to racist and sexist attacks given she would be the first Black and Indian woman to become the presidential nominee of a major party.
Eric Garcia and Bel Trew report from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 17:28
Harris to travel to Indianapolis
On Wednesday, July 24, Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a keynote speech during Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boulé in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana will be the 24th state that the Vice President has visited this year.
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 17:19
Biden’s Texas trip back on
On Monday, July 29th, the President will travel to Austin, Texas. The President will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act during a visit to the LBJ Presidential Library.
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 17:18
How the world reacted to Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race
Joe Biden sent political shockwaves around the world on Sunday, 21 July, when he announced his decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race. Ms Harris has not been officially announced as the presidential nominee, but the Biden-Harris campaign has amended its filings with the Federal Election Commission to declare her as its chosen candidate. The decision prompted urgent breaking news alerts and mixed reactions across the globe as Mr Biden endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to replace him at the top of the party ticket. Here, The Independent takes a look at how the world responded to the announcement.
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 17:00
Watch: Karine Jean-Pierre explains Biden decision to step aside in 2024 race
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 16:35
Harris smashes fundraising record in first 24 hours of campaign
Andrew Feinberg reports from Washington, DC,
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 16:30
Watch: Gov Tim Walz slams ‘robber baron’ JD Vance for knowing nothing about small town America
Oliver O’Connell23 July 2024 16:22
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