US President Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race

This comes amid weeks of speculation and pressure by the Democratic Party.
US President Joe Biden announced to a post on X that he will be exiting the race for president.

This comes amid weeks of speculation of Biden's health and increasing pressure from Democrats.


In the statement to X, published on Sunday, he said, "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."

'My intention is to win this nomination,' VP Harris says as Biden withdraws from presidential race

"I am honored to have the President’s endorsement," Harris continued. This comes amid weeks of speculation and pressure by the Democratic Party.

m.jpost.com

 

[Andy C]

I wonder if there was a deal made with Biden. Drop out of the race now, and we wont use Art 25, and you can finish your term. Anything is possible for this bunch of jackals.

 

[Tall Timbers]

The Clinton's and Alex Soros already endorsed Kamala. Obama hasn't, I was wrong.

And the Trump team had an attack ad waiting in the wings. That's the funny part. Hopefully it'll play here.

Edit: I just signed out of X and now it won't play but you'll be seeing it soon.

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Maybe they have to go with her to have a candidate on the ballot in most states? This is going to be both funny and sad if she starts campaigning. I might even try to listen to her speech soundbites...

 

[mattfivefour]

You forgot the i in "run"...

I figured you wise people would insert it as you read.

 

[Tall Timbers]

I wonder if there was a deal made with Biden. Drop out of the race now, and we wont use Art 25, and you can finish your term. Anything is possible for this bunch of jackals.

He's probably got a promise of a cash payout coming.

 

[Andy C]

Maybe they have to go with her to have a candidate on the ballot in most states? This is going to be funny and sad if she starts campaigning. I might even try to listen to her speech soundbites...

Harris rarely makes sense. At least Biden has an excuse……

 

[Andy C]

He's probably got a promise of a cash payout coming.

Kick some up for the “big guy”.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Kick some up for the “big guy”.

Obama received a huge payout immediately after he left office. I don't remember the figure but there wasn't much news on it. I believe it was over 200 million. With diben they can probably promise him anything and then give him an ice cream cone every once in a while to keep his beast tamed.

 

[Andy C]

Both the Clintons endorsed Harris today.

 

[Andiamo]

Well. I’m surprised Joe finally gave it up. Now who is up their sleeve? I hope it’s not that Gruesome Newsome. If they have half a brain it won’t be because too many Californians will squawk about his destructive path there.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Here's what Politco has to say, reference delegates and campaign money

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/21/what-next-biden-00170001

DNC rules

Democratic delegate rules, 2024

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

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Official DNC site

Home - Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention nominates the party's presidential candidate. Join delegates, activists, and leaders in Chicago from August 19-22 to elect our nominee and unite for America's future.

demconvention.com

 

[Tall Timbers]

Both the Clintons endorsed Harris today.

hillary probably didn't want to lose to Trump again even though she expected to win via the cheating last time.

 

[Andiamo]

Loved Johnson's speech, especially this!

“If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign the office immediately. November 5 cannot arrive soon enough.”

NOOOOOO!!! No cackling Kamala!!!!!
I know it doesn’t really matter. But I just can’t stand to see that woman have the satisfaction.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Here's what Politco has to say, reference delegates and campaign money
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/21/what-next-biden-00170001

Individual states run elections. Since it was diben who won the right to be on the state ballots where primaries were held, I wonder if some state rules might prevent the demonrats from having another name on some state ballots... just wondering out loud.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

hillary probably didn't want to lose to Trump again even though she expected to win via the cheating.

Hillary has a lot of health issues and baggage. She's also 76 years old. Age is going to be an issue this election because of President Biden's incapacity, even with him not running. It's going to be used to attack President Trump.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Individual states run elections. Since it was diben who won the right to be on the state ballots where primaries were held, I wonder if some state rules might prevent the demonrats from having another name on some state ballots... just wondering out loud.

I'm glad this happened before the DNC. Otherwise it would have cost the states a LOT of money to reprint ballots. Printing process (including set-up, checking, verifying, corrections, etc.) has to start right after the convention because absentee ballots have to be mailed out in time for people to vote and return them. This includes military and other people overseas, so longer transit times.

 

[Andiamo]

I have to agree this is rather entertaining watching these rats scurrying and screaming as their party falls into the pail.
And I also get to have a big, silent I TOLD YOU SO to my relatives. I told them we needed the wall. I told them for years, that Biden had dementia.
I WAS RIIIIIIIGGGGHHHHHHTTTTTTT

 

[Loudram]

Here's the original story with a link to the attack ad.

The Trump Campaign Drops a DOOZY of a First Attack Ad Against Laughing Kamala (WATCH)

twitchy.com

 

[Anastacia]

Clintons say they endorse Kamala
But Obama does Not
Hmmm

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/biden-drops-out-election-2024/card/obama-praises-biden-for-decision-to-exit-race-does-not-endorse-harris-D8VamRQZItXuc5MW3m9x

 

[Loudram]

Clintons say they endorse Kamala
But Obama does Not
Hmmm

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/biden-drops-out-election-2024/card/obama-praises-biden-for-decision-to-exit-race-does-not-endorse-harris-D8VamRQZItXuc5MW3m9x

Yep. Grab the popcorn, this is going to be good!

 

[Baby Yoda]

Yep. Grab the popcorn, this is going to be good!