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:
I have known President Biden since 1995, when I entered the U.S. Senate and served with him on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Fran and I wish President Biden and the First Lady all the best as he serves out the remainder of his term and in the years ahead.
— Mike DeWine (@MikeDeWine) July 21, 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance posted a statement on social media Sunday evening:
Joe Biden has been the worst President in my lifetime and Kamala Harris has been right there with him every step of the way. Over the last four years she co-signed Biden's open border and green scam policies that drove up the cost of housing and groceries. She owns all of these…
— JD Vance (@JDVance1) July 21, 2024
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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.”
While the Democratic Party wondered if Joe Biden could serve for another four years, I have publicly stated my concerns that he’s not up to the job for the next four days.
— US Rep. Mike Turner (@RepMikeTurner) July 21, 2024
Our national security demands a full-time president.
Today’s announcement confirms what the American…
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.
>>RELATED: Sen. Sherrod Brown calls on Biden to step down from November election
I thank President Biden for his years of committed service to the country we love — as Senator, as Vice President, and as President.
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) July 21, 2024
Mohamed Al-Hamdani, Montgomery County Democratic Party chairman, called President Biden’s move “selfless and courageous:”
What a selfless and courageous act by one of the best presidents of our lifetime. He accomplished more for than any president since FDR. He has transformed this country and today's act will only cement his legacy further. We were all lucky to have him as our president. https://t.co/c3WpTceemz
— Mohamed Al-Hamdani (@Mo_Dayton) July 21, 2024
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:”
President @JoeBiden is and always has been a brave and selfless leader. We should all aspire to have his humanity, humility, and love of country. pic.twitter.com/yNjGq6C0RQ
— Allison Russo🌻 (@Russo4Ohio) July 21, 2024
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!”
Thank you Mr. President. It’s time to unite behind @VP @KamalaHarris and win this election in 2024! https://t.co/L8FOcOOLdS
— Butler County (Ohio) Democrats (@ButlerDemocrats) July 21, 2024
This is a developing report. We will provide updates as we learn more.
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