July 21st 2024.
In a historic decision on Sunday, President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek reelection, citing his commitment to putting his country and party before his personal ambitions. This move was met with praise from Democratic lawmakers, who commended Biden for his selflessness and dedication to the greater good. However, Republicans wasted no time in calling for his resignation, arguing that if he is unable to run for another term, he is also unfit to serve as president.
The decision to withdraw from the race came after weeks of pressure from Democrats, with over thirty lawmakers publicly urging Biden to step aside. Despite the difficult nature of the decision, Democrats saw it as a testament to Biden's character and leadership, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stating that Biden once again prioritized the needs of the country, his party, and the future.
On the other hand, Republicans have been quick to latch onto Biden's poor performance in the last debate as evidence of his incapability to serve four more years. Now that he has officially withdrawn from the race, many are calling for his resignation from office as well. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared that if Biden is deemed unfit to run for president, then he is also unfit to control the country's nuclear codes, and therefore must step down immediately.
Biden's former chief of staff, Ron Klain, wasted no time in rallying Democrats to unite behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the natural successor to Biden. He urged his fellow Democrats to put an end to the political games and focus on winning the upcoming election, stating that Harris is the only candidate with experience in a national campaign.
However, not all Democrats were quick to endorse Harris. Some are calling for an open process in selecting the next presidential nominee, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Dick Durbin refraining from offering their support for Harris. Senator Joe Manchin, who recently changed his party affiliation from Democrat to independent, emphasized the importance of healthy competition in the selection process.
Despite the initial hesitation from some Democrats, many quickly rallied behind Harris, with Representative Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, endorsing her within an hour of Biden's announcement. Jayapal highlighted Harris's ability to vigorously campaign for Democrats and effectively prosecute the case against Donald Trump.
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