Biden has backed Kamala Harris for President. What happens next in US election?

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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The decision throws the party into uncharted waters with just a month to go before the Democratic National Convention, when their choice will be confirmed.

Yes, he has only ended his campaign to be re-elected to the White House on 5 November.

He has pledged to remain president until his successor is formally inaugurated in January.

However, Mr Biden faces calls from senior Republicans, including from House Speaker Mike Johnson, to step down now.

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