Overview

• Nancy Pelosi stated that Vice President Kamala Harris won an 'open primary' to become the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden stepped down.
• Biden dropped out of the race in July following pressure from Democratic politicians, donors, and celebrities, subsequently endorsing Harris.
• Pelosi emphasized that no other candidates entered the race because Harris was 'politically astute' and had a 'running start.'
• Critics argue that the nomination process was not truly open, as Harris faced no formal challengers and no primary votes were cast.
• Election experts noted that while the process deviated from contemporary norms, it was not illegal, and similar situations have occurred in political history.