President Biden Won't Seek Reelection, What's Next? | David Begnaud Honors Mentor in His Life

In a historic and unprecedented move, President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday following mounting calls from fellow Democrats to do so. He said in a statement that his decision was in the best interest of the Democrats and the country, and he vowed to finish his term in office. He also threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a former Democrat turned Independent, said he will not run for president for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden dropped out of the race Sunday. Manchin did advocate for some type of contested primary as Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner.

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what could happen to campaign finances and delegates after President Biden dropped out of the race Sunday. While Vice President Kamala Harris is the frontrunner with Biden's support, the Democratic National Convention is less than a month away and an open convention is still possible if there are challengers. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump said Biden dropping out won't change how he runs his campaign.

CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne, who served as a communications director for Vice President Harris, break down the presidential nominating process after President Biden dropped his reelection bid.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota, ran against President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2020 Democratic primary. She's now endorsing Harris after Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign.

President Biden's decision to not seek reelection and endorse his vice president, Kamala Harris, came as a surprise to some voters. However, for many, it hasn't changed their minds about which party they'll support.

CBS News contributor David Begnaud is honoring his high school English teacher and speech coach who went on to become one of his mentors. After more than 50 years in education, Josette Cook Surratt is retiring.

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