Kamala Harris on a blue background
Democrats and Republicans were ready for Vice President Kamala Harris to become President Joe Biden's heir apparent.
  • Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris to replace him.
  • Clearly, both parties were prepared for this scenario.
  • Democrats immediately rallied around her, while Donald Trump and the GOP quickly went on the attack.

Within minutes of President Joe Biden dropping out, the wheels were already in motion in both the Democratic and the Republican parties.

All of it centered on one person: Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden's endorsed heir apparent.