In an unprecedented turn of events, President Joe Biden has decided to bow out of the 2024 race. This decision follows a series of unfortunate events and pressure from within his own party, culminating in a disastrous debate against former President Trump.https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1790713878248038478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
After weeks of speculation and mounting concerns about his age and mental acuity, Biden finally made his official announcement on Sunday afternoon. He stated, “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.” In a surprising move, he endorsed Kamala Harris as his successor, saying, “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. 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.”
https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1815089778205016187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Notable figures like David Axelrod, Obama’s former adviser, had been vocal about their concerns regarding Biden’s candidacy. Axelrod bluntly stated, “Biden is not winning this race,” pointing to Biden’s age and lackluster performance on the debate stage as reasons for his skepticism.
Hollywood actor George Clooney also voiced his concerns in a New York Times op-ed, urging Biden to step aside. Echoing sentiments shared at a recent fundraiser attended by Obama allies, Clooney highlighted Biden’s apparent decline.
Obama insider Jon Favreau noted that attendees at the fundraiser shared Clooney’s apprehensions about Biden’s mental state. Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor used their “Pod Save America” platform to discuss the growing unease within the Democratic Party.
Former President Obama, while publicly silent, reportedly worked behind the scenes. He defended Biden post-debate but refrained from responding to allegations of pushing for Biden’s exit. Obama’s statement on Sunday praised Biden’s service but did not endorse any particular successor.
High-ranking Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were also reportedly encouraging Biden to step aside. Pelosi even hinted that Biden’s decision to stay in the race might not be final, adding fuel to the fire.
As Biden’s campaign crumbled, Republicans swiftly called for his resignation. They argued that his inability to run for another term indicated he was unfit to continue serving. Among those demanding Biden step down immediately were House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.
Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, joined in calling for Biden’s resignation. He framed it as an acknowledgment of Trump’s long-standing criticisms of Biden’s fitness for office.
https://twitter.com/JesseBWatters/status/1815151368572711292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
With the Democratic Party in disarray and Biden out of the race, all eyes are now on how the party will handle this chaos. As endorsements for Kamala Harris start rolling in, the road to November promises to be one of the most unpredictable in recent history. Keep watching as this political drama continues to unfold!
Source: Red Right Patriot
Leave a Comment