On X, Joe Biden announces on Sunday evening that he is withdrawing as the Democrats’ presidential candidate. The message arrives at 19.46 Norwegian time. – I believe it is in my best interest for the party and for the country to retire and focus on completing my duties as president during this period, Biden writes there. This letter is shared by Joe Biden on his private account at X Sunday evening Norwegian time. Photo: Screenshot / X He states that he will address the people later this week, and at the same time thanks Vice President Kamala Harris for her cooperation. Biden does not point to any heir as a candidate in his letter. – Not very surprised Conservative leader Erna Solberg says she is not very surprised: – It is in a way sad, but at the same time very understandable that Joe Biden chooses to withdraw as the Democrats’ presidential candidate. He turns 82 later this year. I am not very surprised by this decision, given the developments in recent weeks, she says to news. Candidate is chosen in August The national convention, where the Democratic Party formally chooses its presidential candidate, is not until 19 to 22 August. But Joe Biden’s age and health have been a topic for several years. After the debate against Donald Trump at the end of June, skepticism has increased. A participant at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18 holds up a sign that reads “Fire Joe Biden.” Photo: Andrew Harnik, Getty Images / AFP/NTB Experts and politicians on both sides of American politics believed that Biden made a very poor appearance in the debate. The experts news spoke to went so far as to say that it looked like Biden had “One foot in the grave”. Increasing pressure More and more Democratic congressional representatives have asked Biden to withdraw as their presidential candidate. See the overview here: Reuters Joe Manchin, West Virginia senator – It is with a heavy heart that I have come to the conclusion that I believe it is time to pass the baton on to a new generation. On July 20, Manchin became the fifth senator to ask Biden to withdraw his candidacy. AP Mark Takano, representative from California – President Biden’s greatest achievement was and is to have saved democracy in 2020. He can and must do it again in 2024 – by passing the baton to Vice President Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. Mark Takano entered in the House of Representatives in 2023. On July 20, he joined those calling for Biden to step down in favor of Kamala Harris. AP Sherrod Brown, Ohio Senator – I agree with everyone from Ohio who has contacted me. At this critical time, our full attention must return to these important questions. I think the president should end his campaign. (July 19) AFP Martin Heinrich, New Mexico Senator – Although the decision to withdraw from the election campaign is Biden’s alone, I believe it is in the country’s best interest for him to step aside. (July 19) AFP Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum – To give Democrats a strong, viable path to winning the White House, I’m asking Biden to release his delegates and give Vice President Harris the opportunity to step forward to become the Democratic presidential candidate. (July 19) AP Zoe Lofgren, Representative from California- I want to be clear that if you were to formally become the Democratic nominee, I would do everything in my power to promote your candidacy. Unfortunately, I highly doubt the outcome will be positive, and our country will pay a terrible price for it. (July 19) AP Greg Landsman, Rep. Ohio – After weeks of consideration and hundreds of conversations with constituents, I have come to the conclusion that Joe Biden is no longer the best person to advance this cause. (July 19) Timothy D. Easley Morgan McGarvey, Rep. Kentucky – There is no joy in the realization that Biden should not be our nominee in November. But there is too much at stake in this election for us to risk the focus of the campaign being something other than Donald Trump. (July 19) AP Sean Casten, Representative from IllinoisSean Casten writes in an article in the Chicago Tribune that his constituents fear for the future of American democracy if Trump wins the election. – It is with a heavy heart and a lot of personal reflection that I therefore ask Biden about passing the torch on to a new generation. (July 19) Jesús “Chuy” García, Representative from Illinois Chuy García, together with three other congressmen, sent a written statement to Biden. – We have to face the reality that the widespread public concern about your age and condition puts what should be a winning campaign in jeopardy. These perceptions may not be fair, but they have hardened in the wake of last month’s debate and are unlikely to change. (July 19) AP Jared Huffman, California Rep. Jared Huffman is the other representative behind the longer statement. They ask Biden to pass the torch to a younger candidate. – We believe the most responsible and patriotic thing you can do at this moment is to step aside as our nominee, while you continue to lead our party from the White House. (July 19) AP Mark Pocan, Wisconsin Rep. Marc Pocan also signed the statement sent to Biden. The four representatives emphasize that they have great respect and gratitude for the work Biden has done as president. – We must defeat Donald Trump to save our democracy, protect our alliances and international order, and continue to build on the strong foundation you have established over the past four years. (July 19) AP Marc Veasey, Texas Rep. Marc Veasey is the fourth representative to issue a joint statement to Biden, along with Chuy Garcia, Mark Pocan and Jared Huffman. – Mr President, you have always put our country and our values first. We ask you to do it one more time so we can come together and save the country we love. (July 19) AP Jon Tester, Montana Senator – I have worked with President Biden when it has made Montana stronger, and I have never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong. And although I appreciate his commitment to our country, I believe Biden should not seek re-election for another term. (July 18) AP Jim Costa, Rep. California – For the good of the country, I think it’s time for the president to pass the baton to the next generation so they can carry on the legacy he started. (July 18) AFP Adam Schiff, Representative from California – A second term under Trump will undermine the foundations of our democracy. I am seriously concerned about whether the president can beat Trump in November, says Schiff. (July 17) Schiff has served as a congressional representative since 2001. AP Mike Levin, Rep. California- I have deep respect for President Biden’s more than five decades of public service and greatly appreciate the work we have done together over the past three and a half the years. But now I think the time has come for President Biden to pass on the baton. (July 12) Levin has served in Congress since 2019. Joel Bissell / The Grand Rapids Press / AP/NTB Michigan Representative Hillary Scholten – For our country’s sake, now is the time for the president to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders. (July 11)Hillary Scholten has been a congressional representative since 2023. AP Brittany Pettersen, Representative from Colorado- With deep respect and love, Joe Biden, please pass on the baton. (July 12)Brittany Pettersen has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2023. AFP Greg Stanton, Representative from Arizona – For our country, it is time for the president to pass the baton to a new generation of leaders. (July 11) Reuters Scott Peters, Representative from California – Today I am asking President Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign. Much is at stake, and we are on a losing course. (July 11) AP Eric Sorensen, Representative from Illinois – In 2020, Joe Biden ran for president with the goal of putting country above party. Today I am asking him to do it again. (July 11) AFP Brad Schneider, Representative from Illinois – I fear that if he fails to make the right choice, our democracy will hang in the balance. (July 11) AP Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Rep. Washington – Americans deserve to feel that their president is fit enough to do the job. The crisis of confidence must end. (July 11) AFP Jim Himes, Connecticut Rep. – We must field the strongest candidate possible to confront the threat of Trump’s promised MAGA authoritarianism. I no longer believe it is Joe Biden. (July 11) AP Ed Case, Rep. Hawaii – This is all about the future, about the president’s ability to continue in the hardest job in the world for another four-year term. (July 11) AFP Peter Welch, Senator from Vermont – For the good of the country, I urge President Biden to withdraw from the election. (July 10) Welch is the first senator to call on Biden to go. A hard blow for the former senator Biden, who has great respect in the Senate. AP Pat Ryan, Representative from New York – For our country, for my two young children, I am asking Joe Biden to step aside in the upcoming election and fulfill his promise to be a bridge to a new generation of leaders. (July 10)Ryan believes Biden is no longer capable of beating Trump. AP Earl Blumenauer, Representative from Oregon – While this is a decision for the president and the first lady, I hope they will come to the conclusion that I and others have: President Biden should not be the Democratic presidential nominee. (July 10) The veteran of 28 years in Congress believes it is about preserving democracy. AP Mikie Sherrill, Representative from New Jersey – Because I know President Biden cares about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he will not seek re-election and will help us through the process of finding a new nominee. (July 9) A respected politician with a background as a helicopter pilot in the military and a lawyer. AP Adam Smith, Representative from Washington – I think it has become clear that he is not the best person to carry the Democratic message. (July 8)Smith has been in Congress since 1996. AFP Angie Craig, Minnesota representative- I don’t think the president can effectively campaign and win over Donald Trump. (July 6)Craig becomes the fifth Democrat in Congress to ask Biden to go in a message on X. AP Seth Moulton, Rep. Massachusetts – President Biden has done a tremendous service for our country, but now it’s time for him to follow in George Washington’s footsteps, and step aside to let new leaders rise up and stand against Donald Trump. (July 4) AP Raúl M. Grijalva, Rep. Arizona – What he has to do is take responsibility for keeping the presidency (for the Democrats) – and that means getting out of this election campaign. AP Mike Quigley, Rep. Illinois – It has to be his decision, Quigly says, adding: Let’s be honest, it wasn’t just a bad night. (2 July) Three days later, he is clearer: – Mr President, we are eternally grateful. The only thing you can do now to cement your legacy forever and prevent total disaster is to step down and let someone else do this. AP Lloyd Doggett, Representative from Texas – I hope he makes the painful and difficult decision to step down. (July 2) Doggett was the first Democrat in Congress to publicly call on Biden to resign. Three days later, he repeats the message: – The need for him to step aside is more urgent tonight than when I first asked for it on Tuesday. In an interview recorded on Tuesday 16 and published on 17 July, Biden said he would reconsider re-election if his health required it. On July 18, it became known that Biden was sick with corona. This further escalated the pressure on the president to resign. On Friday, sources also claimed to NBC that Biden was furious and felt let down by his party colleagues who have come out and said he should resign. Green health check Presidents have an annual health check. In the February checkup, the president’s physician, Kevin C. O’Connor, concluded: “President Biden is a healthy, active and robust 81-year-old man, who remains able to successfully perform the duties of the presidency, including the roles of top leader, head of state and commander-in-chief.” Published 21.07.2024, at 19.49 Updated 21.07.2024, at 20.08
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