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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 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 25, 2024, 6:25 AM EDT

Obama thanks Biden for 'lifetime of service'

Former President Barack Obama praised President Joe Biden's prime time Oval Office address, saying his former vice president continued his patriotic record.

President Joe Biden and former US President Barack Obama attend a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024.
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Obama quoted Biden, who said during his speech to the nation that the "sacred cause of this country is larger than any one of us."

"Joe Biden has stayed true to these words again and again over a lifetime of service to the American people," Obama said. "Thank you, @POTUS."

-ABC News' Oren Oppenheim

Jul 24, 2024, 9:45 PM EDT

Pelosi says Biden is on 'the right side of the future'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement after the speech saying the president "is not only on the right side of history, but on the right side of the future."

"With love and gratitude, I salute President Biden for always believing in the possibilities of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment," she said.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller

Jul 24, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT

'You have always put this country ahead of yourself!': DNC chair

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison thanked Biden for his service in a statement posted on X.

You have always put this country ahead of yourself! We owe you an enormous debt of gratitude!" he said.

Jul 24, 2024, 8:53 PM EDT

Biden speaks to staff after speech amid cheers

Shortly after the president delivered his remarks, massive applause and cheers were overheard pouring out of the White House, where hundreds of staff had gathered to watch their beloved boss deliver his historic address.

Biden sounded as if he were using a microphone to address his staff, starting with “Hello, hello, hello!” and being met with roaring applause.

At one point, it sounded as if the crowd broke into a chant of "Biden! Biden! Biden!"

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-ABC News' Molly Nagle and Mary Bruce