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Election 2024 updates: Beshear says Vance 'ain't from Appalachia' at Harris event

Former President Barack Obama has also endorsed Vice President Harris.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Julia Reinstein, Lauren Peller, Nadine El-Bawab, Leah Sarnoff, and Ivan Pereira
Last Updated: July 21, 2024, 3:41 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.

On Thursday night, Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took the lead in addressing the public about their discussions.

Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.

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Jul 21, 2024, 3:36 PM EDT

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer weighs in on Biden's decision

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised President Biden's legacy and said he "put the country, his party, and our future first" with his decision Sunday.

“Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American,” he said.

Schumer's statement comes days after sources told ABC News that Schumer privately urged Biden to drop out of the race.

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, talks with Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as they wait for the arrival of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Washington.
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Schumer had a blunt conversation with Biden, sources said, making the case it would be best if Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race.

Jul 21, 2024, 3:27 PM EDT

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Biden has served with 'honor and dignity'

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders reacted to Biden's decision to end his bid for reelection on Sunday.

"Joe Biden has served our country with honor and dignity," Sanders wrote in a statement on X.

"As the first president to ever walk on a picket line with striking workers, he has been the most pro-working class president in modern American history," Sanders continued.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to the crowd at U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., campaign rally in the Bronx borough of New York City, June 22, 2024.
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Sanders ran against Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential race.

"Thank you, Mr. President, for all you’ve done," Sanders wrote.

Jul 21, 2024, 3:23 PM EDT

Biden 'patriotic American who has always put our country first': Pelosi

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called President Joe Biden "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. With love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment," Pelosi said in a statement Sunday.

Democratic Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Unity Dinner fundraiser in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 20, 2024.
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"God blessed America with Joe Biden’s greatness and goodness," Pelosi said.

Jul 21, 2024, 3:19 PM EDT

Bill and Hillary Clinton endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president

Bill and Hillary Clinton endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, saying in a statement that they would "fight with everything we’ve got" to elect her.

PHOTO: ABC News covers the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump from Washington, D.C., Friday January 20, 2017, airing on the ABC Television Network.
ABC News covers the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump from Washington, D.C., Friday January 20, 2017, airing on the ABC Television Network.
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"We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her," they wrote.