President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race. The news is not a surprise to some people, after criticism of his recent debate performance against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
However, the timing of the announcement might leave Democrats scrambling to fundraise for the nominee. The Democratic National Convention is August 19-22 in Chicago, where delegates from all over the country will nominate their Democratic pick for president.
Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next commander-in-chief.
Here’s what some Missouri leaders are saying about Biden’s exit:
My Statement on President Biden’s Decision to Step Down as Nominee and Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. pic.twitter.com/StVSRV7Wj5
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 21, 2024
President Biden is one of the finest public servants in our nation’s history, and he showed it again today.
His presidency saw us rise from challenges of the pandemic era to rising health, safety, and prosperity for our country. I thank him for his work for the American people. https://t.co/F72jKTOOqj
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) July 21, 2024
— Mayor Tishaura O. Jones (@saintlouismayor) July 21, 2024
I salute President Joe Biden for his service to our Country!! pic.twitter.com/SiVpa0h1oc
— Doug Beck (@DougBeck562) July 21, 2024
Some Republicans want Biden out immediately:
Joe Biden should resign.
If he’s not capable of being a candidate after he won the primary he’s not capable of being President. https://t.co/pb7LTFFxpd
— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) July 21, 2024
Now the Democrats are rigging their *own* elections
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 21, 2024
Today’s action by the Democrat Party is about only one thing: power. When the Washington Democrat elites began to see that the American people were prepared to take their power away, they orchestrated an undemocratic handoff to Kamala Harris. In doing so, they proved that their…
— Jason Smith (@JasonSmithMO) July 21, 2024
My statement on President Biden’s decision to end his re-election bid. pic.twitter.com/sby4dVrHPV
— Rep. Eric Burlison (@RepEricBurlison) July 21, 2024
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