Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for nomination
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President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.

“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 my term,” Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media.

  • memfree@lemmy.mlOP
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    2 months ago

    He’s now announced that he’s endorsing Harris. https://www.vox.com/politics/361827/biden-drops-out-2024-kamala-convention

    Moments later, Biden released another statement endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his spot atop the ticket.

    “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,” the statement said. “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.”

    What is clear is that the presidential contest is entering uncharted territory for the modern era.

        • Rivalarrival@lemmy.todayEnglish
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          2 months ago

          Agreed, he does not have general name recognition. But he does have a compelling story for every major news organization to jump on, and information flows faster than it ever has. 2 months and change is plenty enough.

          He also has an identical twin with a nearly identical career, effectively giving him the ability to campaign in two places at once.

          • FauxPseudo @lemmy.world
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            2 months ago

            We need to stop this whole Michelle running for president thing in all forms. All indicators are that she would never want the job. And all this does is feed the conservatives like Ben Shapiro who keep mentioning it. And they need to stop mentioning it. It’s a distraction. She has never indicated she wants the job or to be second in line for the job.

              • FauxPseudo @lemmy.world
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                2 months ago

                Yup. Every damn day. And getting worse. He has been audience captured by the toxic male culture but doesn’t want to admit it. So he ends up saying things like “Andrew Tate has some pretty good ideas but is a garbage human being. Let’s explore what he gets right.”

      • PowerCrazy@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Same. When do you think that will happen and who will it be? I’m thinking 2032, but I can’t really think of any up-and-comings right now since the Dems self-immolated their bench making way for Hillary’s coronation.

      • Powerbomb@lemmy.ml
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        2 months ago

        Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like enough Americans are ready for a black woman as a president for it to happen