As the Democratic Party navigates the aftermath of President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, potential Democratic presidential candidates are closely monitoring the party's stance on Vice President Kamala Harris. Sources reveal that these candidates are observing how the party coalesces around Harris while also respecting Biden's decision.
With the absence of Biden in the race, the Democrats face the unique challenge of selecting a new nominee without the traditional primary and caucus process. The responsibility of choosing the nominee falls on the approximately 4,700 delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Delegates are expected to make this crucial decision either through a virtual roll call, tentatively scheduled for early August, or during the convention in Chicago commencing on August 19. During this process, any eligible candidate can be selected as the party's nominee.
Following Biden's exit, his delegates are now free to support any candidate of their choice. Notably, a significant campaign is underway to garner support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who received Biden's endorsement today.
