Ohio politicians react to Biden’s decision to drop re-election bid

Political leaders across Ohio have responded to President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his re-election bid.

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Biden announced the move in a letter posted to X (the former Twitter), in which he said he would address the nation later this week.

Gov. Mike DeWine released this statement, via social media:

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance posted a statement on social media Sunday evening:

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U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) posted to social media saying Biden is “not up to the job for the next four days.”

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown was one of several Senate Democrats to call on Biden to drop out of the race. On Sunday, he posted to social media thanking Biden for his years of service.

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Mohamed Al-Hamdani, Montgomery County Democratic Party chairman, called President Biden’s move “selfless and courageous:”

U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, D- Cincinnati, said Biden is putting the country and our democracy first, as he has done for decades. Landsman called Biden’s decision “A truly patriotic one. This is quintessential Joe Biden.”

Minority Leader C. Allison Russo, Ohio House District 7, said Biden “is and always has been a brave and selfless leader. We should all aspire to have his humanity, humility, and love of country:”

The Butler County Democratic Party thanked Biden: “Thank you, Mr. President. It’s time to unite behind @VP @KamalaHarris and win this election in 2024!”

This is a developing report. We will provide updates as we learn more.

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