In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not be seeking reelection in 2024 and has instead endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential race.
The decision comes after weeks of speculation and pressure from within the Democratic Party for Biden to step aside and allow a new candidate to take the helm.
Biden’s announcement, made via a letter posted on his X account, came just days after a disastrous debate performance that raised doubts about his fitness for office. In his statement, Biden wrote, “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.”
Shortly after announcing his withdrawal from the race, Biden threw his full support behind Vice President Harris, stating, “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year.”
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
The move is seen as a strategic decision by the Democratic Party, which has been grappling with internal divisions and a lack of clear leadership. By endorsing Harris, Biden hopes to unify the party and rally support behind a candidate who can effectively challenge the Republican nominee, likely Donald Trump.
Harris, who ran for president in 2020 but polled very poorly, has a strong background in law and politics. She served as the Attorney General of California and later as a U.S. Senator before being chosen as Biden’s running mate in 2020. Her experience, combined with her progressive platform and strong support among minority voters, make her a formidable candidate for the 2024 race in the eyes of some, although many see her as a weak pick nonetheless.
However, Harris is not without her detractors. Some have criticized her record as a prosecutor, accusing her of being too lenient on crime and failing to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Others have questioned her ability to connect with working-class voters and build a broad coalition of support.
Despite these criticisms, Biden’s endorsement of Harris is a clear signal that the Democratic Party is looking to the future and seeking a candidate who can energize the base and appeal to a diverse electorate. Whether Harris can live up to these expectations remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the 2024 presidential race just got a whole lot more interesting.
Leo Terrell, Fox News commentator posted:
“Kamala Harris should not become the nominee simply because of her skin color.”
“Selecting Kamala Harris because of skin color as the nominee is racist.”
“My Opinion: Brain dead Joe Biden is more popular than Kamala Harris. Will not matter because President Trump is our next President!”
Kamala Harris should not become the nominee simply because of her skin color.
— LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) July 21, 2024
Selecting Kamala Harris because of skin color as the nominee is racist.
— LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) July 21, 2024
My Opinion: Brain dead Joe Biden is more popular than Kamala Harris. Will not matter because President Trump is our next President!
— LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) July 21, 2024
