Democratic leaders in Congress supported Harris’ candidacy.

Democratic leaders in Congress said they are officially supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters.

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“President Biden’s selfless decision has given the Democratic Party a unique opportunity to unite behind a new nominee, and we couldn’t be more excited about it…and today we are announcing our support for Vice President Kamala Harris,” Schumer announced.

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He said he had a telephone conversation with Vice President Harris on Sunday in which she said she intended to win the party’s nomination not through the direction of the party leadership, but through the support of ordinary Democrats.

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“Vice President Harris did a truly impressive job securing the majority of delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination,” the senator said.

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He said that “the Democratic Party is opening a new chapter” in its history, in which “Vice President Harris will defeat Donald Trump.”

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Biden said Sunday he will not seek re-election. He supported the candidacy of his vice president, Kamala Harris. The US presidential election will take place on November 5th.