Rep. Clyburn says he ‘was not surprised’ Biden dropped outRep. Jim Clyburn, one of Biden’s top congressional allies, says he “was not surprised” by Biden’s departure from the race, particularly after the two spent time together recently at various events in Nevada. Clyburn says he had a “pleasant conversation” with Biden on Sunday morning, in which the president informed him that he would be leaving the race. “I told him that I thought that he would be remembered very favorably as one of, if not the most, consequential presidents that we have ever had,” Clyburn said. After that, Clyburn says he spoke with Harris, whom he told he would help however he could. “I think she needs a running mate that will help her prosecute the case,” Clyburn said, of Harris’ possible VP picks.
