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President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race, Endorses Vice President Harris

by RVA Staff | NEWS, POLITICS, VIRGINIA NEWS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

As of this afternoon President Joe Biden officially announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. His announcement letter is below followed by statements from Virginia Democratic representatives. From a...

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