West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin issues statement on President Biden’s decision

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The chair of the West Virginia Democratic Party Mike Pushkin has released a statement reacting to President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

In the release, Pushkin states:

President Joe Biden’s decision to step away from his re-election campaign demonstrates a level of integrity and respect for democracy that is all too rare in today’s political climate. Some leaders, upon attaining power, will do anything to keep it, including ignoring election results, fabricating fraudulent schemes, suborning others to violate their oaths of office, and ignoring the Constitution. President Biden did not do any of those things. He has consistently upheld the values and principles that are the foundation of our great nation.

With this decision, we can set these distractions aside and focus on the very real threat that former President Donald Trump’s re-election would pose to our country and the world. It is imperative that we remain vigilant and committed to preserving our democracy and protecting the future for all Americans.

President Biden’s decision comes after several Democrats called for him to drop out of the race, including former democrat (now independent) Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) who said on Sunday , “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation.”

Biden said in a letter posted to X (formerly Twitter) that he will address the nation later in the week, and has endorsed Vice President Harris to be the Democratic nominee.

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