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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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George Chidi

Biden withdrawal throws spotlight on to role of Democratic delegates

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Hillary Clinton speaks to the audience at the 2016 Democratic convention in Philadelphia. Photograph: Mike Coppola/WireImage

It’s been more than 50 years since delegates to a Democratic national convention haven’t known their nominee as they walked through the door. Now, in the wake of Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday not to seek re-election, there’s a mad dash.

Delegates are due to convene in Chicago on 19 August, and while the Democratic party seems to be coalescing around Kamala Harris, there’s no guarantee that she will be the nominee, and others could still throw their name into contention.

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