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Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic nomination open (www.cbsnews.com)

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"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.

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[–] memfree@lemmy.ml 21 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (20 children)

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.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 months ago (6 children)

I'm ready for our first female president!

[–] Powerbomb@lemmy.ml -2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Source?

[–] Powerbomb@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

Just a subjective observation

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

She is pretty closely tracking Biden in match ups against Trump, so it is not clear whether voters are really distinguishing her yet.

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