Republican Senator JD Vance, recently chosen as former President Trump’s running mate, is set to kick off his campaign trail on Monday, following President Biden’s surprising decision to bow out of the race. Vance, who survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, will hold campaign rallies in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, and in Radford, Virginia.
Meanwhile, Vice President Harris is working to consolidate support from Democrats after Biden’s announcement. Harris, speaking at the White House during an event honoring NCAA college athletes, praised Biden’s accomplishments and expressed gratitude for his service to the nation.
Biden, who is currently isolating in Delaware after testing positive for COVID-19, endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee and announced he would focus on his duties for the remainder of his term. Campaign officials have been advocating for Harris to be named the Democrats’ presidential nominee at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
In response to Biden’s decision, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear have endorsed Harris, with Beshear expressing interest in potentially joining her ticket as vice presidential running mate.
Harris released a statement vowing to unite the Democratic Party and defeat Donald Trump. The Trump campaign has been preparing for Harris’ possible entry into the race, as more Democratic lawmakers and donors call on Biden to step aside following his recent debate performance.
As the political landscape continues to shift, the race for the presidency is heating up with Vance and Harris at the forefront. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
