Elected officials in San Diego County weighed in Sunday on President Joe Biden's announcement that he's withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign.
President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference Thursday, the final day of the NATO summit in Washington.
“President Biden’s decision is incredibly patriotic and the right thing to do. He put country first," Levin said in a statement.Levin also voiced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who Biden endorsed to take over the top spot on the ticket.San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called Biden a"leader, patriot and true public servant who has always put the good of the country first."
Biden had repeatedly rejected calls from Democrats in Congress to drop out of the race, brushing off concerns about his age and fitness to withstand the rigors of a national campaign against former President Donald Trump. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term," the statement said."I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision," he added.
The Democratic Party is now faced with a possible rift between those backing Harris and others who favor an open competition before the Democratic National Convention, which will be held in Chicago from Aug. 19-22. The decision will certainly impact California politics, said Carl Luna, a professor emeritus of political science at Mesa College.
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