BREAKING: Joe Biden Drops Out of Election, Endorses Kamala Harris as Replacement – What Comes Next?

Washington, D.C., USA – President Joe Biden has made the unexpected decision to withdraw from the US election race, throwing his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s potential nominee. With just a month remaining before the Democratic National Convention, where the nominee will be confirmed, Biden’s announcement has put the party in uncharted territory.

While Biden confirmed that he will continue to serve as president until his successor is inaugurated in January, some senior Republicans are calling for him to step down immediately. House Speaker Mike Johnson is among those urging Biden to make way for Harris sooner rather than later.

The situation has led to speculation about Harris’s candidacy. Although Biden has endorsed her as his replacement, the final decision rests with the delegates. These delegates, selected to represent their areas at the DNC, will ultimately determine the Democratic nominee for president.

The uncertainty surrounding Biden’s sudden withdrawal has led to the emergence of potential replacements, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. However, many of these contenders have thrown their support behind Harris, indicating she may be the frontrunner for the nomination.

As the DNC approaches in August, the possibility of an open convention, where multiple candidates compete for the nomination, looms. Delegates would have the freedom to choose among a variety of contenders, with the goal of securing 1,976 delegate votes needed for the nomination.

In addition to the presidential nominee, the selection of a vice-presidential running mate is crucial. If Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, names like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly are all being discussed as potential running mates.

The fate of the funds pledged to Biden’s campaign is another point of contention. While experts believe the funds could flow directly to Harris if she becomes the nominee, Republicans are prepared to challenge this transfer, arguing that Biden was not officially the nominee at the time of his withdrawal. The outcome of this dispute could impact the future of the Biden-Harris campaign funds.