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Election 2024 updates: Democrats say they've raised $46.7M: 'Biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle'
President Joe Biden was under heavy pressure from fellow Democrats.
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday came after heavy pressure from congressional Democrats, including Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more than 30 House lawmakers.
Biden, 81, had resisted calls to step aside that grew almost daily following his poor performance in his June 27 debate with former President Donald Trump and persistent questions about his age and mental fitness. His decision comes just a few months before the Nov. 5 election.
Biden backed his vice president, Kamala Harris for the top of the ticket -- triggering many others in the party to issue statements backing Harris.
Latest headlines:
- Democrats say they've raised $46.7M: 'Biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle'
- Major Biden donor says he won't fundraise for Harris if she's nominee
- Democratic strategist Brazile says Manchin reached out to 'inquire' after Biden dropped out of race
- RFK Jr. blasts Harris as a 'war hawk'
- What pushed Biden to drop out of 2024 race?
- Biden spoke with Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer: Sources
UAW calls Harris an 'ally'; will decide 'next steps' in 'coming days'
The United Auto Workers Union has reacted to the news that President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
While calling Harris an "ally," the UAW spokesperson stopped short of offering an endorsement, noting its board will meet soon.
In a statement to ABC News, a UAW spokesperson said, "Our UAW International Executive Board, elected by the membership of the UAW, will meet in the coming days to decide our next steps. Vice President Harris has been an ally and a champion for the UAW and the whole working class, and we're excited to defeat Donald Trump and the billionaire class at the ballot box this November."
The UAW had endorsed Biden for president earlier this year.
-ABC News' Briana K. Stewart
Democrats say they've raised $46.7M: 'Biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle'
Barely two hours after announcing it had raised $27.5 million following President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race and endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, ActBlue says it has now processed $46.7 million in donations.
"UPDATE: As of 9pm ET, grassroots supporters have raised $46.7 million through ActBlue following Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign launch," the small-dollar donor fundraising platform said in a statement. "This has been the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle. Small-dollar donors are fired up and ready to take on this election."
-ABC News' Gabriella Abdul-Hakim
Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff praises Biden as a 'true patriot'
Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, commented for the first time Sunday night since President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 race.
"President Biden is a true patriot who leads our nation with honesty, decency, and integrity," Emhoff wrote in a post on X.
Praising Biden's work with Harris, Emhoff said, "They have fought tirelessly for families and communities, delivering for Americans across our nation."
"I am so proud of their accomplishments and thankful for their leadership," he added.
Would Trump debate Kamala Harris? RNC chairperson weighs in
After President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday, many have begun to wonder how the remainder of the 2024 race will unfold -- including the upcoming presidential debate in September, hosted by ABC News.
Michael Whatley, Republican National Committee chairperson, told ABC News' David Muir that the former president has said "he would accept a debate anywhere, anytime, anyplace."
Whatley said Trump would have to make the official confirmation of the debate, however, he said, "We've made it very clear that we welcome that debate."
"We want to talk about the contrast between the Biden-Harris agenda and Donald Trump's agenda where he is going to unite America and lead us into a bolder future," Whatley said.