Alabama leaders react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him .

“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he posted on the social platform X. “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.”

Below are statements from Alabama leaders regarding Biden dropping out of the race:

President @JoeBiden’s endorsement of Vice President Harris speaks volumes. Her leadership, resilience, and commitment to progress has been evident throughout his administration. Proud to stand with @KamalaHarris. Let’s get to work!

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

For 3 ½ years, the corrupt media and the deep state bureaucracy have lied to the American people. Today, President Biden finally admitted that President Trump was right all along: Joe Biden was never mentally fit to be President.

“Democrats and the media knew Joe Biden had serious cognitive issues and they used him as their puppet for as long as they could. Now, they’re trying to gaslight Democrat voters into thinking they have a say when clearly the Democrat elites are running the show.

“Democrats and the complicit media must be held accountable for this massive cover-up. If Joe Biden is unfit to run again, he is unfit to hold the nuclear codes. I join my colleagues in demanding that President Biden resign immediately.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville

President Joe Biden will go down in history as one of the most consequential and transformational leaders America has ever seen. At a time of great uncertainty, President Biden rescued our nation from a pandemic, beat back attacks on our democracy, and restored decency to the White House. I was proud to work alongside him to deliver billions of dollars in infrastructure investments to Alabama, lower health care and prescription drug costs, cancel student debt, and so much more.

“November’s election remains the most critical of our lifetime, when our rights and freedoms hang in the balance. For the sake of our democracy, we as Democrats should come together, follow President Biden’s lead, and unite behind Kamala Harris as our nominee.

“I plan to do everything in my power, from now until November, to make Kamala Harris the next President of the United States.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07)

I certainly wish Joe Biden the best. But whether he is the nominee or Kamala Harris, it really makes no difference. This administration has been the worst of my lifetime and the results in November will reflect that. This is just rearranging chairs on the Titanic.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04)

The Democratic Party has now succeeded in pushing Joe Biden out of the presidential race. It was evident well before the debate with Donald Trump that Biden’s mental acuity was severely diminished, but the Biden White House and the Democrats covered it up. The question now is whether or not he has the ability to continue to serve as President.

What the American people should clearly understand is that it doesn’t matter who the Democrats choose because whoever they choose will continue to push policies that will keep the cost of living too high, leave our border open, and make our communities less safe. They may change the person on the Democratic ticket, but the policies will not change.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06)

My heart is heavy at the announcement of President Biden stepping down from the race. As a delegate from Alabama at the Democratic National Convention, I look forward to enthusiastically supporting the new Democratic ticket. I fully endorse Vice President Harris for the top of the ticket.

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (Montgomery)

Joe Biden has been an extraordinary public servant who I believe will be judged as one of America’s greatest Presidents. It’s been a difficult month but now it is time to unify. I am encouraging everyone to rally around @KamalaHarris as our nominee

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones

The Democratic establishment has once again shown their true colors by pushing President Biden out of the race for President. This move showcases their elitist mentality and their complete and utter disregard for the voice and will of the American people during the primary election process. Democrat voters chose Joe Biden as their nominee, and this shameful manipulation of the election process is disrespectful to the American people as well as the democratic process. This group of power-hungry globalists will stop at nothing to keep themselves in control.

“President Biden’s declining support was not due to his age or debate performance, but rather the result of his failed and ineffective policies. The DNC’s solution seems to be Kamala Harris, but as Vice President, she has been an integral part of these same failed policies. Her nomination would represent nothing more than a continuation of the same destructive agendas that have made America weaker, our citizens poorer, and our communities less safe.

“America needs real change, and that change cannot come from leaders who have proven their inability to address the needs and concerns of the American people. We need a new leader with fresh ideas and a proven track record of putting America first. Donald Trump is that person. He has shown time and again his commitment to restoring our nation’s greatness, defending our freedoms, and ensuring prosperity for all Americans.

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl

@JoeBiden has been a remarkable leader and public servant for more than 50 years. He’s lead this country with excellence, grace, wisdom, and compassion. We are indeed better than we were 4 years ago. Take a Bow Mr. President. And Thank you.

Alabama Democrats

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