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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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[–] UristMcHolland@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Give me a Jon Stewart / Katie Porter ticket!

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think that JS could be a good president, but he also seems like the kind of person who wouldn't want to be president.

[–] UristMcHolland@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it.

Plato

[–] ProtecyaTec@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

A John Stewart VP pick could be cool though. I could see him siting on the Senate floor calling out people BS all day.