'I'm Watching Ya, Kid:' Biden Emotionally Endorses Kamala Harris For 2024 Presidential Race

President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency during her first public address since Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race.

What Happened: The endorsement came after Biden’s decision to step out of the race due to health concerns and a poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Harris launched her presidential campaign in Delaware, following Biden’s endorsement, Business Insider reported on Monday.

Biden, who made a virtual appearance due to his ongoing COVID recovery, assured his supporters that he would continue to be involved in the campaign.

“The name has changed at the top of the ticket, but the mission hasn’t changed at all,” Biden said. “And by the way, I’m not going anywhere. I’m gonna be out there on the campaign with her, with Kamala.”

“I’m watching ya, kid. I love ya,” Biden said.

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Why It Matters: Harris’s campaign has already received several Democratic endorsements and a staggering $81 million in donations since Sunday. While she isn’t officially the nominee yet, anyone seeking to challenge her will likely face an uphill battle — including Republicans who have suggested there could be legal challenges to stop Harris from accessing Biden’s campaign cash. Despite these threats, experts are confident that these lawsuits will not succeed.

Republican factions, including The Heritage Foundation, are questioning Harris's right to utilize the Biden-Harris campaign funds. They argue that it is not appropriate for Harris to take the top line of the ticket after 14 million state primary voters cast their votes for Biden.

Harris is expected to be the frontrunner for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election. According to head-to-head polls, the 2024 election is likely to be a close race if Harris faces off against Trump.

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