Harris Says She’ll Unite Democrats as Presidential Field Clears
- Key party leaders endorse Harris, while no challengers emerge
- Vice president faces task of reuniting party, taking on Trump
Kamala Harris speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 22.
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Vice President Kamala Harris quickly consolidated support from powerful Democrats for her nascent presidential bid, with an effort to end the turmoil that has consumed her party and alter an election that has become Donald Trump’s to lose.
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the race, Harris appeared to have a clear path to the nomination. No other prominent Democrats said they would challenge her. She picked up endorsements from top party figures, including Democratic governors rumored to be possible candidates: California’s Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ JB Pritzker and Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer.