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Monday, July 22, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, July 22, 2024
Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro backs Harris amid speculation over potential running mate
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (L) speak to the press while making a stop at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. (Ryan Collerd/AFP)
Democrats are quickly rallying around US Vice President Kamala Harris as their likely presidential nominee after President Joe Biden ’s ground-shaking decision to bow out of the 2024 race.
Among others, endorsements came from Biden; Bill and Hillary Clinton; prominent US senators; a wide swath of House representatives and members of the influential Congressional Black Caucus; and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who has been the subject of speculation as a potential running mate.
But the fast-moving political situation remains volatile just months before the November election.
