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Harris pleaded with Biden for speedy endorsement

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Excerpts from forthcoming book 'Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House' reveal Biden 's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid.

Biden called Harris hours before his exit to share his plans and, after checking whether the president was sure of his decision, she stressed the importance of timing his exit and endorsement together.

Biden ultimately announced he was dropping out of the presidential race just before 2 p.m. EDT on July 21 .

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