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Former President Barack Obama has also endorsed Vice President Harris.

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Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 2:16 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 22, 2024, 11:08 AM EDT

Former VP Mike Pence: 'Biden made the right decision for our country'

Former Vice President Mike Pence's commented on the end of Biden's reelection bid on Monday morning, praising the president and pushing for national unity.

"President Joe Biden made the right decision for our country and I thank him for putting the interests of our Nation ahead of his own," Pence wrote in a statement on X.

President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference July 11, 2024, in Washington.
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"After the assassination attempt on President Trump and President Biden's decision to end his campaign, now is a time for leaders in both parties to project calm and send a message of strength and resolve to America's friends and enemies alike that, whatever the state of our politics, the American people are strong and our American military stands ready to defend our freedom and our vital national interests anywhere in the world," Pence said.

He made mo mention of Harris in the post.

-ABC News' Brittany Shepherd

Jul 22, 2024, 10:26 AM EDT

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Harris

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was the final holdout of potential Biden replacements to throw her support behind the vice president.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.
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"Today I am fired up to endorse Kamala Harris for the President of the United States," Whitmer posted to X on Monday.

-ABC News' Isabella Murray

Jul 22, 2024, 10:20 AM EDT

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorses Harris

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker backed Harris on Monday.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the crowd at the Old Post Office, June 28, 2023, in Chicago.
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"I am proud to endorse Vice President @KamalaHarris for President of the United States," he wrote in a post on X.

Pritzker is one of the final potential Biden replacements to throw is support behind the vice president.

-ABC News' Isabella Murrary

Jul 22, 2024, 10:14 AM EDT

Gov. Tim Walz endorses Harris

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is also the co-chair of the DNC's rules committee and the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, voiced his support for Kamala Harris in an X post on Monday.

"Thanks for the call, @KamalaHarris. You have my full support," Walz wrote. "Let's go win this thing."

Vice President Kamala Harris attends an infrastructure event addressing high speed internet in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, June 3, 2021.
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