Steve Kornacki, MSNBC national political correspondent, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Kamala Harris polls against Donald Trump in comparison to Joe Biden's polling and how soon we might expect the rapid consolidation of Democratic support around Kamala Harris to be reflected in new polling, particularly in crucial swing states.
Mike Memoli, White House correspondent for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about the practicalities of what happens next now that President Joe Biden has stepped aside for Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic ticket, both in terms of the logistics of the campaign and possible running mates.
Rachel Maddow reviews the state of the 2024 presidential race and how the switch at the top of the Democratic ticket from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris has changed everything about the race.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden made the historic decision to step aside and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place in November.
Following President Biden's decision to stand down his re-election campaign, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro released a statement endorsing Vice President Harris to be the Democratic nominee. He says, "Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support," adding, "She has served the country honorably as Vice President and she is ready to be President."
President Joe Biden said that he will withdraw from the 2024 race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the top of the ticket.
House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., says President Biden's decision to step aside in the 2024 election is "another heroic act in a long running series of heroic acts by Joe Biden on behalf of the American people." He says Biden has been one of the most consequential presidents in American history.
