UPDATED — 4:11 PM 07/21/2024
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Former President Barack Obama has released a lengthy statement on President Biden’s decision to exit the race. In it, he praised his former VP as a “true Patriot” and threw his support behind him.
“I also know Joe has never backed down from a fight,” wrote Obama on Medium. “For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life. But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.”
He continued,
“I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect that every single one of us are prepared to carry that message of hope and progress forward into November and beyond. For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.”
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order.
Here’s my full statement: https://t.co/Bs2ZumFXxe
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 21, 2024
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Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty
President Biden is officially out of the Presidential election. In a historic and stunning move, the President released a statement Sunday announcing that he’s ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Kamala Harris.
Source: Pool / Getty
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
USA Today reports that Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as the Democrat “best placed to take Biden’s place atop the party’s ticket” and President Biden seemingly agrees.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
In a follow-up statement, Biden added that he’s endorsing his Vice President to be the Democratic nominee.
“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he wrote. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made.”
He continued,
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden stood strong amid weeks of pressure from Democrats calling for his exit publicly and privately.
NewsOne reports that more than 30 Democratic lawmakers had called on Biden to stand down as the nominee. Privately, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) reportedly spoke with Biden directly about their concerns about his chances in November against Trump, reported NBC.
Ultimately, Democratic delegates will decide who will replace Biden at the top of the ticket before or at August’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Kamala Harris has yet to respond to President Biden’s statement.
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty
This story is still developing…
UPDATED — 4:11 PM 07/21/2024
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty
Former President Barack Obama has released a lengthy statement on President Biden’s decision to exit the race. In it, he praised his former VP as a “true Patriot” and threw his support behind him.
“I also know Joe has never backed down from a fight,” wrote Obama on Medium. “For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life. But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.”
He continued,
“I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect that every single one of us are prepared to carry that message of hope and progress forward into November and beyond. For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.”
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order.
Here’s my full statement: https://t.co/Bs2ZumFXxe
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 21, 2024
Below this line, the original story begins.
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Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty
President Biden is officially out of the Presidential election. In a historic and stunning move, the President released a statement Sunday announcing that he’s ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Kamala Harris.
Source: Pool / Getty
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
USA Today reports that Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as the Democrat “best placed to take Biden’s place atop the party’s ticket” and President Biden seemingly agrees.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
In a follow-up statement, Biden added that he’s endorsing his Vice President to be the Democratic nominee.
“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he wrote. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made.”
He continued,
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden stood strong amid weeks of pressure from Democrats calling for his exit publicly and privately.
NewsOne reports that more than 30 Democratic lawmakers had called on Biden to stand down as the nominee. Privately, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) reportedly spoke with Biden directly about their concerns about his chances in November against Trump, reported NBC.
Ultimately, Democratic delegates will decide who will replace Biden at the top of the ticket before or at August’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Kamala Harris has yet to respond to President Biden’s statement.
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty
This story is still developing…
UPDATED — 4:11 PM 07/21/2024
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty
Former President Barack Obama has released a lengthy statement on President Biden’s decision to exit the race. In it, he praised his former VP as a “true Patriot” and threw his support behind him.
“I also know Joe has never backed down from a fight,” wrote Obama on Medium. “For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life. But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.”
He continued,
“I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect that every single one of us are prepared to carry that message of hope and progress forward into November and beyond. For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.”
Below this line, the original story begins.
___________________________
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty
President Biden is officially out of the Presidential election. In a historic and stunning move, the President released a statement Sunday announcing that he’s ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Kamala Harris.
Source: Pool / Getty
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
USA Today reports that Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as the Democrat “best placed to take Biden’s place atop the party’s ticket” and President Biden seemingly agrees.
In a follow-up statement, Biden added that he’s endorsing his Vice President to be the Democratic nominee.
“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he wrote. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made.”
He continued,
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
Biden stood strong amid weeks of pressure from Democrats calling for his exit publicly and privately.
NewsOne reports that more than 30 Democratic lawmakers had called on Biden to stand down as the nominee. Privately, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) reportedly spoke with Biden directly about their concerns about his chances in November against Trump, reported NBC.
Ultimately, Democratic delegates will decide who will replace Biden at the top of the ticket before or at August’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Kamala Harris has yet to respond to President Biden’s statement.
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty
This story is still developing…
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