Breaking: Biden's Decision to Step Down Empowers Harris

Coons Discusses Biden's Decision

In a stunning turn of events, President Biden has announced his decision to step down from the Democratic presidential nomination. The move puts 59-year-old Kamala Harris in a powerful position, but her path to the presidency is not guaranteed. Delaware Senator Chris Coons, a long-time Biden confidant and co-chair of the Biden-Harris campaign, spoke to CBS about the significance of Biden's decision.

Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race

On Sunday, President Biden released a statement宣布 his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as President of the United States," Biden said. "But I will not seek a second term."

Harris's Rise to Power

Biden's decision to step down thrusts Harris into the spotlight. As the current vice president, Harris is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. However, she will face challenges from other potential candidates, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Senator Elizabeth Warren.