Harris gains quick support among leading Democrats, claims fundraising surge

Vice President Kamala Harris worked quickly to lock down the Democratic nomination after Biden dropped out.

Less than 24 hours after President Biden ended his reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris had already garnered support from several leading Democrats — including those rumored to be her potential rivals in the last-minute race for president. Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden endorsed her to be his successor. Still, Harris said her 'intention is to earn and win this nomination,” a nod to the fact that it is not a sealed deal.

The formal convention in Chicago, where delegates will convene to cast their votes, begins Aug. 19. But in several states, delegates are meeting beforehand — some as early as this week — to discuss endorsing Harris. As the largest state in the nation, California has outsized influence on the summer convention. Chair Rusty Hicks encouraged the state party's 496 delegates to endorse Harris. Already, Harris picked up the endorsements of many Democratic leaders, including Govs.

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