Wall Street Journal
The last time a president chose not to run for re-election was in 1968, when Lyndon B. Johnson opted out. WSJ’s Washington reporters outline what is ahead for the Democratic Party this time around.
The delegates who had pledged to vote for Biden in advance of the convention now become “uncommitted,” meaning they can vote for whomever they choose. Democrats could pick their nominee at the convention or virtually beforehand. Recently, before Biden dropped out, party officials had been aiming to wrap up his formal nomination by Aug. 7—nearly two weeks before the start of the Democratic National Convention.
Biden has endorsed Harris as his replacement at the top of the ticket, but there is no rule binding those delegates to support her. Harris will have to earn the required delegates to take Biden’s place at the party’s convention in August. But she has an advantage over the governors and lawmakers who may jump into the contest or be recruited by donors to compete. Harris would be able to use the money already raised by Biden’s campaign committee and would have backing from some key lawmakers, such as influential Rep. Jim Clyburn (D., S.C.), who has praised Harris.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/with-biden-ending-his-re-election-bidnow-what-1ab4ea45?mod=djem10point
