Harris is already rallying supporters
Kapur, NBC Senior National Political Reporter, 24
[Sahil Kapur, NBC Senior National Political Reporter, 7-21-24, NBC News, “Kamala Harris is officially running for president. Will any Democrats challenge her?,” https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kamala-harris-running-president-democratic-challengers-vp-biden-rcna162939, accessed: 7-21-24, ES]
In a way, Biden’s momentous decision Sunday moves up a long-anticipated 2028 Democratic primary campaign that was expected to feature a broad cast of rising stars in the party. But the sudden start and a shortened four-month timeline mean Harris starts out with a massive advantage — a campaign apparatus and millions in funds she can inherit, as well as rapid endorsements from broad swaths of the party eager to quickly settle on a nominee.
It’s far from clear any prominent Democrats will challenge Harris in what could be a murky process to replace Biden. And if the party coalesces around her, some of those future presidential prospects could become contenders for her vice presidential pick.
A source close to the Harris campaign effort said she has been working phones hard to get support from all the short-listers. “She’s already rallying all the potential candidates behind her,” this person said. “You’re going to see everyone fall into place.”