President Joe Biden yesterday, July 21, announced that he would not seek the Democratic nomination for President. Biden expects to continue to finish his current term.
Maine political leaders react to the announcement:
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… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
My statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will no longer seek reelection for president: pic.twitter.com/I2w2CZKArP
— Janet Mills (@JanetMillsforME) July 21, 2024
— Senator Angus King (@SenAngusKing) July 21, 2024
Our nation was still in the throes of a global pandemic and just days removed from a violent insurrection when Joe Biden took office. In the months and years that have followed, @potus rose to an extraordinary moment in America’s history, not only leading us … (1/5)🧵 pic.twitter.com/pzt6B6S7xE
— Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸 (@chelliepingree) July 21, 2024
Thank you for your service to our nation, Mr. President. Grateful for your leadership to advance civil rights, protect democracy, mitigate climate change and fight for working people. https://t.co/SnlvMTgLcW
— Shenna Bellows (@shennabellows) July 21, 2024
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