Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in discussions with Sen. Gary Peters, the leader of Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, following President Joe Biden's decision not to pursue re-election. This move has sparked a surge of backing from congressional Democrats and Democratic governors for Harris to potentially run for president. President Biden himself has thrown his support behind Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Sen. Peters, representing the battleground state of Michigan, has been a focal point due to concerns among Democrats that the state may be shifting towards Republican control in the upcoming presidential election.