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<h2>Foreign Leaders React</h2>
Reactions poured in from abroad after President Biden's decision on Sunday to pull out of his campaign to seek reelection in November:

<strong>New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon:</strong>

"President Biden has dedicated his life to public service, and that is something that deserves much respect. I thank the President for his leadership of the United States and his commitment to New Zealand. And I look forward to working with him for the remainder of his presidency."

<strong>Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro:</strong>

“I think he made the most sensible and correct decision," Mr. Maduro said during a campaign event. "He prioritized his family and his health. He realized that at that age and with weakened health he could not assume the reins of his country, let alone a presidential candidacy."

<strong>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:</strong>

"I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As President, he is a partner to Canadians—and a true friend. To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you."

<strong>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz:</strong>

"Joe Biden has achieved a great deal: for his country, for Europe, for the world," German Chancellor Scholz said.

"Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is strong, and the USA is a good and reliable partner for us. His decision not to run again deserves recognition."

<strong>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:</strong>

"I respect President Biden's decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency," Mr. Starmer said in a statement.

"I know that, as he has done throughout his remarkable career, President Biden will have made his decision based on what he believes is in the best interests of the American people."

<strong>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez:</strong>

"All my admiration and recognition for the brave and dignified decision of the president @JoeBiden. Thanks to its determination and leadership, the US overcame the economic crisis after the pandemic and the serious assault on the Capitol and has been exemplary in its support for Ukraine in the face of Putin's Russian aggression. A great gesture from a great president who has always fought for democracy and freedom," Mr. Sánchez wrote.

<strong>Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris:</strong>

"On behalf of the people and government of Ireland. I ... would like to thank you Mr President for your global leadership and your friendship as you make your announcement that you will not stand in the 2024 US Presidential election," Mr. Harris said in a statement.

"Joe Biden, in all the offices he has held, has always been an unwavering voice and passionate worker for peace on the island of Ireland and our country owes him a great debt for this."

<strong>Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov:</strong>

"The elections are still four months away, and that is a long period of time in which a lot can change. We need to be patient and carefully monitor what happens. The priority for us is the special military operation," Mr. Peskov said, referring to the war in Ukraine.

<strong>Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store:</strong>

"I respect President Joe Biden's decision not to run for reelection. He justifies the decision by saying that he wants to put the country before himself. That reasoning commands respect," Mr. Store said in a statement to Reuters.

"Joe Biden has been one of America's most prominent politicians over several decades, and a president who has carried out several important reforms. I particularly commend him for his leadership in NATO and look forward to working with Biden as the president of the United States until the end of January."

<strong>Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:</strong>

"Mr. President @JoeBiden, many times you have made difficult decisions that have made Poland, America, and the world safer, and democracy and freedom stronger. I know that you were guided by the same principles when announcing your latest decision. Perhaps the most difficult one in your life."

<strong>Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala:</strong>

"It is undoubtedly the decision of a statesman who has served his country for decades. It is a responsible and personally difficult step, but it is all the more valuable. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the USA that a good president emerges from the democratic competition of two strong and equal candidates."
<h2>Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Endorses Harris</h2>
Randal Gaines, the chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, thanked President Joe Biden for “his remarkable leadership” after the president withdrew from the 2024 race.

“Joe Biden’s choice to step aside and endorse Kamala Harris isn’t just a leadership change; it’s a bold statement of our party’s future direction,” Mr. Gaines wrote in a statement posted to X.

Mr. Gaines said the Louisiana Democratic Party would “honor Joe Biden’s legacy, and the decision that he has made today, by throwing our full support behind her in beating Donald Trump again this November.”

“We will reunite, realign, and refocus as a party and continue to advance forward, stronger and more determined than ever,” Mr. Gaines said.
<h2>Harris's Campaign Gets Big Surge in Fundraising</h2>
ActBlue, a political action committee and fundraising platform, announced that Vice President Kamala Harris’s new presidential campaign had raised $46.7 million through grassroots supporters as of 9 p.m. ET on Monday.

“This has been the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle. Small-dollar donors are fired up and ready to take on this election,” ActBlue stated on X.
<h2>Sen. Warren Endorses Harris</h2>
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and lost to Joe Biden, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy.

“She has been vice president for three and a half years now. She’s been on the front lines. She is now battle-tested and ready to go,” Ms. Warren told CNN.

When asked whether Ms. Harris is ready for the challenge, given that her 2020 campaign did not make it very far, Ms. Warren expressed confidence in her abilities.

“I don’t have any doubts about Kamala Harris’s ability to win. And more importantly, I don’t have any doubts about Kamala Harris’s abilities to govern as president of our United States of America,” Ms. Warren said.
<h2>David Axelrod Predicts Harris Will Clinch Nomination</h2>
David Axelrod, former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama and chief strategist for his campaigns, posted to X after Ms. Harris accepted President Biden’s endorsement.

Ms. Harris’s “political shock-and-awe campaign over the past few hours since the president’s announcement has been impressive,” Mr. Axelrod said.

“A lot of big dominos have fallen, including almost all of the major, potential contenders who might have challenged her.

“Hard to see any other outcome here than her nomination,” he said.

Mr. Axelrod was one of the first Democrats to call for President Biden to step down as the presidential nominee after the June 27 debate with former President Donald Trump.
<h2>AOC Endorses Harris as Presidential Nominee</h2>
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new party nominee in a post on X.

“Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November,” the lawmaker said.

“Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.”

Ms. Ocasio-Cortez was one of many Democratic lawmakers who urged President Biden to stay in the race, suggesting there could be legal concerns over ballot access if the nominee was changed this close to the election.
<h2>North and South Carolina Delegates Endorse Harris</h2>
South Carolina’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention met Sunday night and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new presidential nominee.

“South Carolina was the First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Primary on Feb. 3, 2024, where 96 percent of voters selected President Biden,” the delegation wrote on X.

South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain, who also chairs the state’s delegation, said she appreciates the president’s “decades of service to the nation” in a statement.

“We must move forward in unity for the sake of democracy; by selecting President Biden in February, South Carolina Democrats also selected the Vice President for her ability to lead. Vice President Harris has been fully vetted, and she has earned our unwavering support,” Ms. Spain said.

Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, said all 168 of North Carolina’s delegates had also endorsed Ms. Harris on Sunday in a post on X.

Ms. Clayton said the delegates “voted unanimously” on Sunday to endorse and “put our party’s full support behind the nomination” of Ms. Harris.

“I’m proud of our party,” Ms. Clayton said.
<h2>Tennessee Delegation Backs Harris</h2>
Tennessee’s 70 delegates to the Democratic National Convention are backing Vice President Kamala Harris to take over the nomination.

They were the first state delegation to officially announce an endorsement for the current vice president.

“During a meeting today, the Tennessee Delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention voted to support @KamalaHarris for President of the United States,” the Tennessee delegation announced in a brief post on X.

The endorsement was made at the same time many Democrats threw their support behind Ms. Harris’s bid on Sunday.
<h2>In Harris's hometown, A Voter Looks Forward to Having Her as a Candidate</h2>
Christian Garcia of Oakland, California, said he’s looking forward to having Ms. Harris become more widely known to voters nationwide.

In his view, one of Ms. Harris’s main challenges is a problem that he said hurt Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign: an ability to be relatable to average voters.

Mr. Garcia, 36, commended President Biden for stepping aside, calling him a “statesman.”
<h2>Harris's New Campaign Raises More Than $27.5 Million</h2>
ActBlue, a political action committee and fundraising platform, announced that Ms. Harris's new presidential campaign had raised more than $27.5 million within hours of President Joe Biden announcing that he was stepping aside and endorsing Ms. Harris for the party’s candidacy.

“Small-dollar donors raised over $27.5 million on ActBlue in the first 5 hours of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign,” the platform said on X.

“Grassroots supporters are energized and excited to support her as the Democratic nominee.”
<h2>Cabinet Members Praise Biden</h2>
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was leaving the 2024 presidential race, several members of his cabinet were quick to commend the commander-in-chief.

“It has been—and remains—the honor of my life to work for @POTUS for the past twenty-two years. He has restored U.S. leadership around the world and delivered historic accomplishments as President,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote in a statement. “I look forward to building on that record with him over the next six months.”

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg called President Biden “among the best and most consequential presidents in American history.”

“I am so proud to serve under his leadership, and thankful for his unwavering focus on what is best for our country.”

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen touted certain economic indicators achieved under President Biden.

“I’m proud of the work the Biden–Harris Administration has done over 3.5 years on behalf of the American people to create 15 million new jobs, lower costs, and deliver strong economic growth,” she wrote. “I look forward to continuing that work to help American families and businesses get ahead.”

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, called President Biden “an incredible President.”

“Thanks to his leadership, America is safer, more prosperous, and more respected around the world. I am so proud to serve in his cabinet today and everyday. And the work continues!”
<h2>Newsom Backs Harris</h2>
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long seen as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden should he drop out, has announced he’s backing Ms. Harris for the top spot on the Democratic ticket.

<a href="https://x.com/GavinNewsom/status/1815168477562646858">In a post on X</a>, Mr. Newsom described Ms. Harris as “Tough. Fearless. Tenacious.”

“With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump's dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President, @KamalaHarris,” Mr. Newsom said.

He was the second person once viewed as a presidential contender to announce they were backing Ms. Harris, a sign the party was rapidly coalescing around the vice president.

In an earlier post to X, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, also seen as a potential contender, endorsed Ms. Harris as well.
<h2>RNC’s Whatley: ‘Our Plan Is Going to Stay the Same’</h2>
Republican National Committee chairman Mike Whatley said during an appearance on Fox News that President Joe Biden’s departure, while it may shake up the race, won’t affect Republicans’ core strategy in 2024.

“Look, I think our plan is going to stay the same,” Mr. Whatley said.

As many Democrats have begun to coalesce around Ms. Harris, Mr. Whatley said Republicans aren’t too nervous about taking on Ms. Harris as a potential nominee.

The approach, he said, remains centered around policy.

“I think that [Harris] as well as anybody else right now are going to have to answer for the failures of the Biden–Harris administration, and they’re all going to double down on the same policies,” Mr. Whatley said.

Moving forward, he said, “we’re going to go talk directly to the American people about our vision for making America great again, which really rests on making sure that we restore our southern border, we restore our economy, and we will restore our standing in the world.”
<h2>Harris Hits the Phones</h2>
As Ms. Harris looked to lock up the nomination on Monday, she was hitting the phones and making her case to Democrats in Congress.

She spoke with Democratic lawmakers Sunday including Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.), who chairs a moderate group called the New Democrat Coalition and endorsed Ms. Harris in the afternoon.

Ms. Harris also quickly won endorsements from leadership in several influential caucuses.

While some Democrats remained silent on who they wanted as nominee, many others said the party should immediately assemble behind Ms. Harris. They wanted to quickly move past the painful, public deliberations of the weeks since the July 27 debate.
<h2>Trump Calls for Fox News to Host Next Presidential Debate</h2>
After President Biden pulled out of the presidential race on Sunday, former President Donald Trump said the next debate should be hosted by Fox News instead of ABC.

“Now that Joe has, not surprisingly, has [sic] quit the race, I think the debate … should be held on Fox News,” he said in a post on TruthSocial.

In criteria set by the Biden campaign in May for the 2024 debates, the campaign pushed for networks that sponsored debates during the 2016 and 2020 election cycles. That eliminated Fox News and MSNBC.
<h2>Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Endorses Harris</h2>
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, whose name had been bandied about as a potential contender, has given his backing to Ms. Harris’s bid for the presidential nomination.

“Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom,” Mr. Shapiro said in a statement. “She has served the country honorably as Vice President and she is ready to be President.”

Mr. Shapiro called for the Democratic Party to “quickly unite behind Vice President Harris and refocus on winning the presidency.”

Mr. Shapiro could still be a contender for the vice presidential nomination under Ms. Harris, should she win the presidential nomination.
<h2>Zelenskyy: ‘We Will Always Be Thankful for President Biden’s Leadership’</h2>
“We respect today’s tough but strong decision,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

“We will always be thankful for President Biden’s leadership. He supported our country during the most dramatic moment in history, assisted us in preventing Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us throughout this terrible war.”

Mr. Zelenskyy spoke with former President Trump by phone on Friday. Both men described it on X as a good call.
<h2>Clyburn Endorses Harris</h2>
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), who is credited with helping President Biden win the party’s nomination four years ago with his endorsement, has thrown his support behind Ms. Harris.

Mr. Clyburn, a co-chair of President Biden’s campaign, said the president showed good judgment in choosing a running mate who has the necessary “values and vision.” He said he is proud to follow President Biden’s lead in supporting Ms. Harris.

Mr. Clyburn also heaped praise on President Biden. He said the president “improved the lives of countless Americans through his selfless service,” and thanked him for his "strong leadership.”
<h2>Biden–Harris Campaign Changes Name</h2>
President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has formally rebranded itself as Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.

In a July 21 filing with the FEC, the campaign submitted a form under the name Harris for President, announcing Vice President Harris’s intention to seek the Oval Office.

The change was made just hours after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race, immediately endorsing his vice president to take over the top of the ticket.

Several wings of the Democratic Party have begun to coalesce around Ms. Harris, though a candidate will not be formally nominated until August.
<h2>Vance Responds</h2>
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), who accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination last week from former President Donald Trump, posted to X on Sunday after President Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic nominee.

Mr. Vance tied Ms. Harris to President Biden’s policy agenda, and indicated that she would bring much of the same if she wins the party nomination at the Democratic National Convention at the end of August.

“President Trump and I are ready to save America, whoever’s at the top of the Democrat ticket. Bring it on,” he said.

The senator’s statement followed one released by the Trump campaign that also sought to tie Ms. Harris to President Biden’s legacy.
<h2>RFK Jr. Calls for Democrats to Hold ‘Open’ Nomination Process</h2>
After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on the Democratic Party to hold an open nomination contest at the Democratic National Convention in August.

“I call on the Democratic Party to return to its traditional commitment to democracy and exemplify it with an open process,” Mr. Kennedy wrote in a post on X. “Instead of anointing a candidate hand-picked by DNC elites, the party should use neutral polling to identify the candidate who can best beat Donald Trump. The delegates should then select a nominee based on this information.

“If they had done this to begin with, I would not have had to leave the Democratic Party.”

He said that “DNC elites are about to rig the nominating process again.”

President Biden, after announcing his withdrawal, immediately endorsed Ms. Harris as presidential nominee.

“My intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said.

Several Democrats in the Senate, who tend to be more moderate than their House counterparts, were quick to publicly back Ms. Harris’s candidacy.

In the House, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) also said she was backing Ms. Harris.
<h2>Rep. Nancy Pelosi Responds</h2>
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who currently serves in the House as speaker emerita, praised President Biden following his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

“President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values, and leadership make him one of the most consequential Presidents in American history,” Ms. Pelosi wrote in a post on X.

“With love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment,” she added.

“God blessed America with Joe Biden’s greatness and goodness.”
<h2>Some Democratic Governors Praise Biden, but Don’t Immediately Endorse Harris</h2>
Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois, Maura Healey of Massachusetts, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, and Tim Walz of Minnesota were among Democrats who praised President Biden's record of public service. However, they didn’t immediately follow the president’s lead in endorsing Ms. Harris as his successor.

Mr. Beshear said President Biden will be remembered as a “consequential president” who, with Ms. Harris, led the country through the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Walz, who heads the Democratic Governors Association, said “history will look fondly on his legacy.”

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