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In the wake of the impending Supreme Court vacancy, Democratic groups announced plans for a multi-million dollar campaign to promote Biden's eventual nominee. Demand Justice , a nonprofit led by Democratic strategists, said it would spend whatever it takes in order to get the nomination through the Senate.
Harris became the official nominee of the Democratic Party on August 5 following a virtual roll call vote; [13] she selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate the following day. [14] The two faced off against the Republican ticket of former President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator from Ohio JD Vance.
President Biden's decision to bow out of the November election leaves a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him that would have seemed unlikely for most of the last three years.
Harris: What to know about her as she seeks to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee. “ A brief guide to her background, historic firsts and record as VP.” [ Yahoo News ]
Still, Harris was at the top of the vice presidential shortlist when Biden was pondering his running mate, after his pledge in early 2020 that he would choose a Black woman as his No. 2.
Following is a list of individuals who have been mentioned in various news accounts as possible nominees for a Supreme Court appointment under Biden: Note: Individuals marked with an asterisk would fulfill Biden's commitment that his first nominee be a Black woman. [9] Bolded individuals have been selected by Biden for the Supreme Court.
Once a Supreme Court vacancy opens, the president discusses the candidates with advisors, Senate leaders and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, as a matter of senatorial courtesy, before selecting a nominee,. In doing so, potential problems a nominee may face during confirmation can be addressed in advance.
We’re the new force in this Democratic Party.” When Harris launched her first presidential campaign in 2019, she became the third Black woman to seek a major party’s nomination, following ...