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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 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 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.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Mark Kelly would beat Trump like a rented redheaded stepmule.

Harris... Won't.

Well, she wouldn't today. She's been VP for four years, and aside from her name, race, and gender, she's still pretty much an unknown. She needs to develop a personality, fast, if she wants to get anywhere.

Mark Kelly has had an extraordinary career. Fighter Pilot, Navy Captain, Astronaut, husband of Gabby Giffords, twin brother of Scott Kelly, who has had an almost identical career. He's a Blue senator from a Red state; he will steal voters from Trump, turning red states into swing states, and swing states into blue states.

[–] Chuymatt 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

‘Who?’

As you edited your comment, I will too.

I know of and respect the man- I am a total NASA fanboy. The issue is he does not have general name recognition and they have very little time to get things out there.

Having a scientist in the White House would be amazing.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Agreed, he does not have general name recognition. But he does have a compelling story for every major news organization to jump on, and information flows faster than it ever has. 2 months and change is plenty enough.

He also has an identical twin with a nearly identical career, effectively giving him the ability to campaign in two places at once.

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

I'm ready for our first female president!

[–] Powerbomb@lemmy.ml 6 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 3 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.

[–] Psionicsickness@reddthat.com 5 points 3 months ago

Lmao. You’re adorable.

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

Same. When do you think that will happen and who will it be? I'm thinking 2032, but I can't really think of any up-and-comings right now since the Dems self-immolated their bench making way for Hillary's coronation.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Kamala w Obama as VP would win in a landslide

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Though unconstitutional, since the VP needs to be eligible to be president.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 3 points 3 months ago

Wrong Obama. They are talking about Michelle, not Barack.