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Biden talks about passing torch in address

He gave a rare Oval Office address to the nation, explaining why he dropped out of the presidential race.

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Last updated: Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:56AM GMT
Biden addresses the nation on decision to exit 2024 race
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday for the first time since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

During a rare Oval Office address to the nation, President Joe Biden said it's best to pass the "torch to a new generation."

"The defense of democracy is more important than any title," Biden said. "Nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. And that includes personal ambition."

Said Biden, "I revere this office, but I love my country more."

In his address, he explained why he dropped out of the presidential race and outlined what he hopes to do in his remaining six months in office.

In the meantime, Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing ahead with campaigning for president days after Biden's decision.

With enough delegates secured to become the presumptive Democratic nominee if they keep to their pledges, Harris has held her first campaign rallies. At his first rally since Biden's announcement, Donald Trump attacked Harris while talking to voters in South Carolina.

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Jul 25, 2024, 1:13 AM

Biden delivers prime-time address on decision to exit 2024 race

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President Joe Biden, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, spoke extensively for the first time on his decision to withdraw from the 2024 race.
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Jul 22, 2024, 9:54 PM GMT

Senator apologizes after suggesting country may need civil war if Trump loses

While Republicans promoted a unifying message last week and decried inflammatory language in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, one of the first speakers to introduce Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance at a rally on Monday suggested the country may need to come to civil war if Trump loses in November.

"I believe wholeheartedly, Donald Trump and Butler County's JD Vance are the last chance to save our country," said George Lang, a Republican state senator. "Politically, I'm afraid if we lose this one, it's going to take a civil war to save the country and it will be saved. It's the greatest experiment in the history of mankind."

Lang later apologized after Harris' team highlighted his remarks on a post on X.

"I regret the divisive remarks in the excitement of the moment on stage," he said on the same social network. "Especially in light of the assassination attempt on President Trump last week, we should all be mindful of what is said at political events, myself included."

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Jul 22, 2024, 9:47 PM GMT

Harris campaign says 28,000 volunteers have signed up in 24 hours

Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has surged in the 24 hours since announcing her candidacy, with 28,000 volunteers signing up to help organize, according to her campaign.

The boost in efforts is more than 100 times than on an average day, according to campaign officials.

ByOren Oppenheim ABCNews logo
Jul 22, 2024, 9:44 PM GMT

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs endorses Harris

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday afternoon.

"As the last few weeks have made clear, Americans are looking for a new generation of leadership that will move past the divisiveness and unite us around our shared American values. I believe that leader is Vice President Harris, and I look forward to working with her to lower costs for Arizonans, restore reproductive freedom, and defend our democratic rights," Hobbs wrote on X.

ByJonathan Karl and Katherine Faulders ABCNews logo
Jul 22, 2024, 8:55 PM GMT

Former AG Eric Holder to conduct vetting for Harris running mate: Sources

Former Attorney General Eric Holder and his law firm Covington & Burling is expected to lead the vetting of a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to multiple sources briefed on the plans.

The vetting, which typically consist of requests for various documents along with formal interviews, is expected to get underway almost immediately, the sources said, given the team is operating in a truncated timeframe.

Among the names likely to be vetted are Govs. Josh Shapiro, Roy Cooper and Andy Beshear, and Sen. Mark Kelly, according to the sources.

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