Kamala Harris says Biden stepping down is a 'selfless and patriotic act' and asserts her intention to win the Democratic nomination

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President Joe Biden exited the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Kamala Harris. Harris praised Biden's decision to step down and declared her intention to win the nomination. Harris said she aims to unite Democrats to defeat former President Donald Trump. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Vice President Kamala Harris said she's stepping up to the plate after President Joe Biden bowed out of the 2024 race on Sunday. In a statement issued Sunday, Harris called Biden's stepping down a "selfless and patriotic act" and thanked Biden for serving as president. She also indicated that she intends to win the Democratic nomination. "I am honored to have the president's endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination," she wrote. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .