Today President Joe R. Biden formally announced that he will no longer be running for a second term in office, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. This unprecedented move comes after relentless pressure and mockery, for Biden to bow out of the election due to his age, his fleeting mental alacrity and absent-mindedness.
President Biden reportedly also tested positive for Covid-19 last week, forcing him into isolation and treatment protocols.
In a statement on X, Biden wrote in a prepared letter:
It has been the greatest honor to serve as your President. 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 the remainder of my term. I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.
In a follow-up statement, President Biden gave his endorsement of VP Kamala Harris.
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. 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.
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.
Trump took to social media to mock Biden’s withdrawal.
Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was!
We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly.
He wrote
SEE: Bought & Paid For: Joe Biden Is Bankrolled By Blackrock And Donald Trump Is Bankrolled By Blackstone
But will Democrats and Americans will accept Harris?
NBC reported: ‘Harris would seem to be the heir apparent. She broke a barrier as the first female vice president. A woman of color, she enjoys strong support among African Americans, a loyal piece of the Democratic coalition. Overall, though, Harris’ approval rating stood at only 32% in an NBC News poll released earlier this month.’
CBS also noted:
States have already held their primaries, meaning Democratic voters have no time or mechanism to pick a replacement directly. At this point in the process, it’s up to Democratic delegates — state and local party officials who were selected during the primaries — to decide who will replace Mr. Biden at the top of the ticket, either at August’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago or beforehand. However it ultimately happens will be a logistical nightmare for Democrats in the weeks ahead.
The convention is scheduled to begin Aug. 19 in Chicago.
The party affirmed Friday it would hold a virtual roll call between Aug. 1-7 to formally select a nominee to ensure access to the ballot in Ohio. amid a dispute about the state’s ballot certification deadline. Whether that happens now that Mr. Biden has dropped out remains to be seen.
USA Today also pointed out that ‘the party’s bench of Democratic governors could also be in the mix including Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Gavin Newsom of California.’
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Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
I suppose it was only a formality at this point. The debate last month was the first real exposure to politics for the masses this year, and “Biden” – whoever that was that night – put on a really bad performance on purpose. One minute he’s cheery and bold, next day “he” is senile and dumb, and the cycle repeats. It’s an acting job: one fool out, another fool in.
Ecclesiastes 4:13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. [14] For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
SEE: Bought & Paid For: Joe Biden Is Bankrolled By Blackrock And Donald Trump Is Bankrolled By Blackstone
It would seem as if it’s a guaranteed lock at this point that Trump will win. However, I will remember people of this: “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1).
Take note of what has happened in Europe this year. A LOT of socialist parties and politicians were elected to the EU Parliament; the U.K. went left again, Mexico [s]elected one of the most progressive puppets out there; so don’t be too shocked if this [s]election results in another Democratic victory, and look out for RFK Jr. Am I saying that they will win? I don’t know, but just keep these things in mind – a lot could happen in a short time…
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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If I recall correctly, it was Jonathan Turley who stated merely one month ago, that constitutionally, democrats can’t just switch out the nominee willy nilly. The 25th amendment won’t do it, the current President has to be DEAD.
It’ll be interesting two see how this all unfolds.
I agree. Also, aren’t there some campaign finance laws about the money that has been donated for a specific candidate that will come into play in a situation like this?
Yes, Bee. Only ‘Cackles’ can keep it (VP)
yeah, and where is Biden all of a sudden? No where to be seen. The whole situation is a circus. Maybe the powers that be offed him? Wouldn’t surprise me. Bizarre. They could just blame it on “covid”. Yes, it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Different shoes of the same foot!
It’s all going as planned. A brainless senile fool who needs instructions on how to walk into a room and can’t even walk up the steps to Air Force One without falling over like his shoelaces are glued together, only to be replaced by an arrogant tycoon and Jesuit who is also a philandering pervert who is going to start Nazi Germany part 2.
If Trump is God’s man then I’m Davey Crockett.
Amen to that, Andrew.
Hey Jacob, those are great quotes from the Bible to help us navigate the current situation. However, could you please explain the Proverbs 14:28 quote for me. I want to make sure I understand it fully.
Thank you
Compare the first clause with the acts of David and the early acts of Solomon. They were servants of the people and did things that did not burden them (1 Kings 3, 4:20-34); and then compare the second clause to what Solomon’s son Rehoboam did (who was a prince at the time) (1 Kings 12), and when he became king he did not listen to the wise council from the older men and instead enacted policies that were harder on the people, which split apart Israel as a result.
It’s no different now. Our leaders don’t have our best interest and as a result their reign is ruined. We’ve seen that now with both Trump (2020) and now Biden.
It’s my guess that Trump will win, then gets “assassinated”, to then put Harris in charge.
Then the people go crazy.
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