Joe Biden announced Sunday evening that he would not seek re-election. In response to the news Barack Obama He called Biden one of the “most important presidents in America” who was a “dear friend and partner” to him. He praised the decision, saying it was “a testimony of patriotism of the highest order“.
However, the former US president ignored the fact that Biden endorses Vice President Kamala Harristo run against Donald Trump. “We will be navigating uncharted waters in the coming days. But I have extraordinary confidence that our party's leaders will be able to create a process that an outstanding candidate will emerge” – he wrote.
He continued with a reference to the Democratic convention, which will be held in August. “I believe that Joe Biden's vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that gives opportunity to all will be on full display at Democratic Convention in August” – he added. Other Democrats, such as former President Bill Clinton – supported Harris as their party's most certain new candidate.
Joe Biden resigns. Barack Obama allegedly exerted pressure on him
Joe Biden has been under a lot of pressure in recent weeks. There have been many voices saying that he should resign from running for re-election. The Axios agency reported on Thursday that the resignation was to be caused by growing pressure from leading politicians. Democratic Party.
“The Washington Post” reported in its publication, citing the words of former US President Barack Obama, that he had stated that “Joe Biden's path to victory is getting much longer”. Obama also had to emphasize that the American leader should “seriously consider the merits of your candidacy”. These words were said in the presence of aides of the former President of the United States.
After Joe Biden announced on social media his decision to withdraw from the race for another term in the White House, Kamala Harris declared that she will seek the Democratic nomination in the presidential election. “I will do everything in my power,” assured the US vice president.
According to recent polls, an average of 6 in 10 Democrats thought the current vice president would be a good fit for the presidency. The latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Harris' advantage over Trump – 50 to 49 percent – however, due to the specifics of the electoral system, the Republican remains the favorite.