Just before 2 pm on Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he would “stand down” and would not continue to seek re-election this November. Moments later, he came out and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation was quick to react with the following statements;
Senator Jack Reed
Reed Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek a Second Term
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, after President Joe Biden announced he is ending his candidacy for a second term, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement:
“Joe Biden is a remarkable president and a principled public servant. He and the First Lady are great Americans.
“President Biden deftly guided the nation through grave challenges like the pandemic, the assault on the U.S. Capitol, and economic turbulence. Americans looked to Joe Biden for decency, hope and guidance and he delivered: righting the ship of state and setting the table for broad, sustainable progress. His leadership helped revitalize the economy and he restored American leadership on the world stage. President Biden’s achievements are many. He’s already accomplished more in one term than most presidents achieve in two.
“Today’s decision cements Joe’s legacy as a selfless leader.
“President Biden remains a man of unfaltering character, faith, and fierce determination. He is passing the torch, but his example and optimism will continue to unite us and guide us toward a brighter future and a better tomorrow.”
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
“With unmatched mettle, President Biden has achieved far more for working people in one term than many of his predecessors did over a lifetime.
I will always be grateful for President Biden’s leadership on climate and his courage to do the right thing for our country in all circumstances.
History will remember Joe Biden as a giant of the Senate, of the vice presidency, and of the presidency.
Let no one underestimate how hard this was. I salute the man.”
Representative Game Amo (RI-01)
“Throughout President Joe Biden’s 50-year career in public service, especially over these last three and a half years, he has achieved historic progress for the American people,” said Congressman Gabe Amo.
“President Biden returned compassion and decency to the Oval Office. He led historic investments in the American people and our communities. He demonstrated American leadership abroad. And most importantly, he selflessly defended democracy and fought for the soul of our nation.
“I will always be proud to have worked in President Biden’s White House. I look forward to talking with my colleagues about the path forward and the best process to make sure that Kamala Harris is elected our next President, but today, let’s celebrate all the work that we’ve done — and the fierce urgency to continue that work.”
Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02)
Representative Seth Magaziner Statement on President Biden’s Decision
“I am grateful for the leadership of President Biden, who has delivered for the American people by lowering prescription drug costs, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy, reviving American manufacturing, expanding veterans benefits, standing up for democracy at home and abroad, and so much more. With today’s announcement, President Biden is putting the good of our country ahead of his own personal interest – something that Donald Trump would never do.
As we move forward, Democrats must quickly unite our party and the country behind a new nominee with a vision for the future. We have more work to do to lower housing and energy costs, protect and expand Social Security and Medicare, and make Roe the law of the land once again.
We know who Donald Trump is and what he stands for: even more tax breaks for billionaires and huge corporations, banning abortion and IVF, letting insurance companies kick people off their coverage for a pre-existing condition, and enriching himself and his friends. His radical plan to take away Americans’ constitutionally protected rights and freedoms is wrong for America.
I look forward to supporting our Democratic nominee, doing everything in my power to elect a President who will fight for working people, and ensuring that Donald Trump does not return to the Oval Office.”
Representative Seth Magaziner Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President
“I wholeheartedly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President. A district attorney, attorney general, senator and Vice President, she has the right experience to continue the progress made by the Biden-Harris Administration. Vice President Harris has dedicated her life to fighting for working people and defending the rights and freedoms of all Americans. She has been relentless in the fight to make Roe the law of the land, to protect social security, grow our economy and maintain American leadership on the world stage. Her record and character, and the contrast with Donald Trump, could not be more clear. She is the right nominee to unite our party and the country behind a vision for the future.
The delegates to the Democratic National Convention are free to select the nominee of their choosing, and I will respect and support the nominee chosen by the delegates, but I hope the delegates choose Kamala Harris to be our nominee and our next President”.
I’m voting for Trump
It saddens me to see how insecure and power hungry democrats really are. They are the threat to this country. I’ll be damn if George Clooney or holly for that matter, tech companies or Obama are going to control this nation. The people control this nation.
If democrats would do this to someone they claim to love what the heck would they do to someone they hate? We already know – they have been doing it to Donald Trump for three years – they are the devil in sheeps clothing – everything has backfired on them and this will too.
Gos chose to spare Trump and while I agree he may not be perfect but he will win and put this country back on track for EVERYONE