Here, however, we look at some of the frontrunners to take over the ticket.

She is also the person likeliest to carry on his legacy and preserve a sense of stability.

Apart from the refreshingly fiery rhetoric, Pritzker can also point to animpressive progressive record.

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The billionaire governor of Illinois (as well as Americas wealthiest elected official) could essentially self-finance a campaign.

Also: Pritzker will be welcoming Democrats to Chicago next month for the Democratic National Convention.

But with Biden out of the race sooner than expected, perhaps Newsom would consider expediting his plan.

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They went after me.

Thats sobering, he said.

Despite his role as California Governor, Newsom has been looking beyond his home state for some time.

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While that might signal national ambitions, Newsom has been an outspoken advocate for Biden during this election cycle.

Wes Moore of Maryland, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, and Gov.

He has also previously denied his interest in running for president should Biden drop out of the race.

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I just asked the good people of Pennsylvania to be their governor, Shapirotold KDKA-TV in early July.

Shapiro is a firm proponent of abortion access.

For decades, taxpayer dollars have gone to fund Real Alternatives.

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Im running for four more years as governor, she said.

Biden also nominated Whitmer for vice chair of the Democratic National Convention, which she has served since 2021.

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