Former President Barack Obama on Sunday declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in a lengthy statement about President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.
Obama praised Biden's record and tenure as president, calling him a “patriot of the highest order” following the former vice president's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. (Related: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris as successor)
Biden endorsed Harris shortly after announcing he would not seek the Democratic nomination, but rather wrote that rather than endorsing her, Obama said he was confident that Democratic leaders would “create a process that will produce a high-quality nominee” at the Democratic National Committee's convention in Chicago next month.
“I believe Joe Biden's vision of a generous, prosperous and united America that offers opportunity for all will be on full display at the Democratic National Convention in August, and I look forward to each of us being ready to carry that message of hope and progress into November and beyond,” Obama said.
“We will be navigating uncharted waters ahead, but I have extraordinary confidence that the leadership of our party can create a process that will produce a great nominee,” Obama continued. “I believe Joe Biden's vision of a generous, prosperous and united America with opportunity for all will be on full display at the Democratic National Convention in August, and I hope that each of us will be ready to carry that message of hope and progress into November and beyond,” Obama said.
President Obama said Biden's decision to drop out of the race demonstrates the former vice president's love for the country.
“For him, looking at the political landscape and making the decision to pass the baton to a new candidate is surely one of the most difficult things he will ever do in his life, but I know he would not make this decision if he did not believe it was right for America,” Obama wrote. “This is a testament to Joe Biden's patriotism and a historic example of a true public servant once again putting the interests of the American people above his own, one that future generations of leaders should emulate.”
Joe Biden is one of America's greatest presidents and a dear friend and partner to me, and today we were also reminded that he is a patriot of the highest order.
My full statement is as follows: https://t.co/Bs2ZumFXxe
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 21, 2024
The former president's statement came shortly after former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton both announced their endorsements of Harris.
“We join millions of Americans in thanking President Biden for standing up for America time and time again, always aiming for what is best for our country. We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do all we can to support her,” the couple said in a joint statement. statement About X.
Biden announced on Sunday afternoon that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race. In a letter, he said he believed it was best for the Democratic Party and the country if he “stepped back and focused solely on fulfilling the duties of my presidency for the remainder of my term.” His withdrawal came after Democratic lawmakers had publicly urged him to step down for weeks.
Biden and his team have insisted for weeks that he would remain in the race despite concerns within his party and reports that major Democratic donors would suspend an estimated $90 million in contributions to Biden's largest super PAC if he remained the nominee.
Harris' support Party Members Since the announcement, various opinions have been expressed, with some even suggesting a “mini-primary” to select candidates ahead of the Democratic National Convention in August.
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