Biden Is Out: What’s Next for Democrats, Explained
- Vice President Kamala Harris can access money raised for Biden
- Other Democrats could contest nomination at convention
WATCH: Joe Biden drops out, passes the torch to Kamala Harris
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President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s no longer seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination, saying his exit from the race was in the best interests of his party and the country. The 81-year-old incumbent pulled out of the race after a poor debate performance raised doubts about his ability to defeat the Republican nominee, 78-year-old former President Donald Trump. Biden threw his support to his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
With Biden out, the Democrats still need to officially name their nominee for the presidency at the party’s national convention, scheduled to begin Aug. 19 in Chicago.