BREAKING: Biden Ends 2024 Re-Election Campaign
How do you feel about Biden ending his election campaign?
Joe Biden has announced he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying:
"It is in the best interest of my party and the country."
What did he say?
In a letter posted to his social media account, Biden said it had been the greatest honor of his life to serve as president.
"And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, 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 the duties as president for the remainder of my term."
The president added that he would address the nation next week.
"I believe today and always have: that there is nothing America can’t do - when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America."
Biden's Full Statement
"My Fellow Americans, over the past three-and-a-half years, we have made great progress as a nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We've made historic investments in rebuilding our nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans.
"We've provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.
"I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We've protected and preserved our democracy. And we've revitalised and strengthened our alliances around the world.
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, 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.
"I will speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision. For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me re-elected.
"I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me.
"I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can't do - when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America."
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
-JAH
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I am deeply saddened by Biden’s decision to withdraw. I believed and still believe that Biden was, is, and would have been one of the best President’s in modern history. The qualities I want in a President is insight, knowledge, empathy, patriotism, honesty and honor - and judge Biden’s exemplary Presidency in terms of his accomplishments and long term visionary leadership - and not on his ability to make ‘gotcha’ comments in debates.
Biden’s leadership and care for his country, our country, led him to this decision - and I greatly admire his sacrifice and frankly, am moved to tears by his patriotism, one of the most significant, selfless and difficult decisions of his career.
I blame CNN greatly for their weeks-long focused effort to discredit Biden’s capabilities, because he did not respond at all well to a two minute question/answer format without being able to refer to notes. No Presidential decision of any consequence should ever be based on whatever ‘solution’ pops into mind with less than two minutes consideration - and without a lot a detailed consultation, planning and deliberation. CNN kept the debate performance in the news cycle with every anchor and triggered all of this, instead of letting it pass in the normal news cycle - as they do all the time for the FrankenTrump thing that they helped to enable.
I believe that VP Harris is the only nominee to replace Biden at this time. She can continue Biden’s very successful Presidential initiatives, keep his very successful Cabinet functional and make use of the the substantial State campaign infrastructure currently in place as well as draw from the substantial funds already contributed to the BIden-Harris campaign. Donors have contributed to sustain Biden’s vision and Harris is the most known and best suited candidate to carry that vision forward.
Now, if the Democrats can just shut the F’ up about their petty disagreements and unify, perhaps we can support Biden’s strategic visions - and finally fix the mire our country is due to the Republican Cartel’s move toward Christian Nationalism and their appetite for an autocratic leadership.
Takes courage and conviction to make hard decisions
COUNTRY FIRST
let that be a solemn message and driver to those who have given a serial criminal and phsycopath a free ride
scotus and congress you have failed miserably
tech billionaires you have failed miserably
corporate bigwigs you have failed miserably
Now stand up AND DO THE RIGHT THING
Joe has shown you the way!
Biden was dead politically the moment the house and senate candidates stopped believing he could win.
The last 3 weeks mortally wounded him.
It would have been a disaster. We’re very lucky he’s a bigger man and can prioritize our survival over his pride.
Thank you for your service to the country President Biden. You have done more good for our country than most presidents that have come before you. Thank you for passing the torch.
it's time for Democrats to double down. I say Harris-Whitmer would be a WINNING TICKET, in light of the current war against women's rights.
I will remain nd the DNC that women make up more than half of the electorate. Two competent, outspoken women fighting for other women & our country's democracy, that's spectacular...first of its kind...and a winner over the criminal, fascist opposition.
HarrisWhitmer
If Biden is to old, Trump is not only to old, but mentally unstable and has dementia!
I think he has done an excellent job but time for new younger more diverse options
Joe Biden is now a #Legend
Johnson calling for biden to resign? The sheer stupidity and gall of these idiots ... shows they are totally incapable of running anything
Harris - whitmer/newsome/beshear/shapiro can provide this country able and effective leadership
Well said, jimK!
President Biden has restored decency, honesty, respect for our country.
I'm sad that it came to this, but I'm glad it was (seemingly) his decision and he got to go out with his legacy intact.
It's too bad the elites and others who wanted him out didn't think of this last year before we had primaries, but hopefully the party can unite around a new candidate that will honor the millions of voters who supported Biden in the primaries and with their donations.
Biden has been a great president, and it's too bad he didn't get the chance when he was a little younger and able to inspire more confidence in the electorate. But we've had a great 4 years of progress and I'm sure we can continue forward with the right nominee.
Thank you President Biden for everything you have done. You rescued our country from mess Trump left you. May you have good retirement.
Folks, IMO All Good Presidents Should give their VPs a chance to Strut their stuff
Respected JOURNALISTIC News Publications and Outlets need to push for regular VP Coverage.
Buy why did it not even occur to me to at least make it a regular 5 to 15 days Habit to see what the VP has Been Up To? 😵💫😵
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President Joe Biden is still smarting from having been forced to abandon his reelection campaign more than three weeks ago and has made clear to those close to him that he was particularly unhappy with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with whom he has not spoken since his decision to abandon his candidacy
get over it joe - she did our country and YOU a big favor! She is one smart cookie and deserves utmost respect - gracefully thank her and bow out.
I hate it that we do NOT have an opportunity to elect Biden for another four years! He has done a magnificant job and is the best POTUS of my lifetime. That said, I also understnad that he is a far better POTUS than Candidate. We are weaker as a country that this makes such a difference!
Justice Neil Gorsuch warns Biden to 'be careful' with Supreme Court reforms
the audacity? so much more the reason for reform. i dont see any bent or graft issues on the minority side?
no neil reforms are long overdue so take your veiled threats and put them where the sun dont shine
After Democrats tried to assassinate Trump and murdered a bystander like they did with Linclon, JFK ad RFK, Democrats suffer no retribution ever.
Democrats tried to assassinate Trump and killed a bystander like they did with Linclon, JFK and RFK, Zero retribution on the Democrats, A murderous lot they are.
The elimination as we know it? It's about Supreme Court Corruption, kickbacks, lack of ethics, removals of Established precedent and life time appointment. They are above the law and not held accountable, it's time for change !!!!! Maybe it's time for McConnell to leave and not wait?
The most important thing for me is that Trump and his neo-nazi party are destro\yed. If Harris has a better chance lets do it.
“X is hardly a neutral platform,” she said. “Elon Musk clearly has a deep, vested interest in a Trump victory in the 2024 election, and he’s using what’s at his disposal to do so, which is the social media platform that he controls.”
this is an enemy of the state, a traitor along with trump and his enablers, mob
congress needs to step up and shut this down NOW!
Dems stop being such wimps?
Biden will go done in history as one of the GOAT Presidents!
Time to support Kamala Harris.
Joe has done a great job, and made a very difficult decision for the betterment of this nation!
Thanks Joe !
Now we must help elect Kamala!
While I was saddened and shocked, I know Joe made the best decision for our country. Sure surprised the crap out of everyone on a Sunday afternoon huh? Loved the way it was done!!!
I am furious with how this was done, but it is done. I still think the media should have been more vocal about the lies told, project 2025 which @Causes refuses to even aknowledge despite my attempts to make them do so.
That being said, it is done and I will support Harris in her bid.
I think it's time for the next generation to lead. Biden has been a very effective President who undid a lot of the damage Trump caused. It's selfless act on behalf of the country to step aside. I think Kamala is ready but I'll vote for anyone on the Democratic ticket. #nevertrump
Thank you President Biden for saving this country from another four years of Trump in your first election. Thank you for bringing this country out of a recession and responsibly recovering us from a deadly pandemic. Thank you also for realizing that men in their late 70s and early 80s need to pass the torch. If only Donald could figure that out.
Don't you mean Jill instead of Joe? Joe hasn't ran anything. Kamala will drop out in November and the whole DEI experiment will be over. I hope it's not too late to repair the damage the Jill Biden administration has done to the US.
If the media had been as hard on tRump - with his criminal convictions, age, inability to speak a coherent sentence, blatant lies, advocacy for violence, dictatorial attitude and being a sexual predator - as they were about Biden’s age, occasional stumbling and gaffes, perhaps tRump would also be gone.
Hey media
every act, utterance of trump is a disaster and yet because he has no shame and can bully his way through with layers upon layers of lies you give him a free pass ...
this is the same person who sank ukraine @ helsinki, stole docs to sell to our enemies for favors, took billions directly and indirectly from foreign countries
biden spent 3 plus years rescuing this country and you buried him in a week?
shame on you ...
shame on congress
shame on scotus