California Democrats hail Joe Biden after president drops from race, endorses Kamala Harris
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California lawmakers had warm praise for President Joe Biden and his decision Sunday to drop out of the presidential race.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
“He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents,” wrote California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has been a fierce defender of the president.
President Biden has been an extraordinary, history-making president — a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered astonishing results for all Americans. He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents.
Thank you, @JoeBiden. https://t.co/HMUMEB1fTl— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 21, 2024
“Today, President Biden put our country first, as he has done throughout his public service career,” wrote Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif.
Today, President Biden put our country first, as he has done throughout his public service career.
Thank you, @POTUS. pic.twitter.com/Qtm7nXQKSB— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) July 21, 2024
Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, once a U.S. senator and state attorney general for California, to be the Democratic nominee.
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
Harris said on Sunday she was “honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination.”
On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country.
I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination.— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 21, 2024
Some Democrats were probably relieved to see Biden drop out. Democrats praised a man who in some cases they’ve known for decades. And in many cases, a man they seemed to be hoping would end his six-decade political career now.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, helped subtly apply pressure. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, who’s leading in the race to be a U.S. senator, urged Biden to drop out. Veteran Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, did the same.
President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values and leadership make him one of the most consequential Presidents in American history.
With love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of…— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 21, 2024
Joe Biden will go down in history as one of the greatest presidents of our time. He led our nation out of a deadly pandemic and rescued our economy.
I am excited to endorse @KamalaHarris for President, and give her my full support!
Let's go win: https://t.co/iw7eUYJUt7 pic.twitter.com/MtljcY13Ik— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiff) July 21, 2024
President @JoeBiden is a patriot with a lifelong commitment to our democracy. I respect him & am grateful to him. I am confident that voters will quickly coalesce to defeat Donald Trump, who is unfit for office. For America’s future.
— Zoe Lofgren (@ZoeLofgren) July 21, 2024
Many California Democrats were quick to rally around Harris.
— John Garamendi (@JohnGaramendi) July 21, 2024
In one term as President of the United States, @JoeBiden has achieved what most presidents in modern times could not.
My statement on Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the 2024 Democratic Ticket ️ pic.twitter.com/pV0StbZwHl— Salud Carbajal (@carbajalsalud) July 21, 2024
I’m all in for @KamalaHarris! Who’s with me? pic.twitter.com/OumPm1BWd2
— Sara Jacobs (@SaraJacobsCA) July 21, 2024
My statement on President Joe Biden's decision: pic.twitter.com/svk2NhI3Xt
— Buffy Wicks (@BuffyWicks) July 21, 2024
In the 2020 primary we worked like hell to elect our Senator Kamala Harris as President. It was an honor to serve as a campaign co-chair and travel the country for her. When she withdrew we got behind Joe Biden. Now we are going to support them both by electing her President. pic.twitter.com/UY3fU48WJK
— Robert Garcia (@RobertGarcia) July 21, 2024
California Republicans were at the ready to start attacking Harris’ record and praise former President Donald Trump’s policies.
If you want to know what America would be like under a President Kamala Harris, go visit her hometown of San Francisco.
— Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA) July 21, 2024
The party that says "democracy is on the ballot" just ignored the will of their own voters and tried to say Biden's condition wasn't real until it was exposed.
The biggest culprit of the cover-up? Failed border czar VP Kamala Harris.
Total hypocrisy & President Trump will…— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) July 21, 2024
President Joe Biden’s decision to not run for reelection reflects what a lot of Americans know - our country cannot afford or endure another four years of Biden-Harris policies. Every American can empirically compare two presidencies side by side, and there is no doubt that…
— Vince Fong (@vfong) July 21, 2024
Trump, the Republican nominee, derided Biden on his social media platform Truth Social.
There’s little question that the Democratic nominee will win the state. No Republican presidential candidate has won California since George H. W. Bush in 1988.
From the national to local level, Democrats praised Biden for both his public service and his dropping out of the 2024 race to potentially have a better chance of defeating Trump in November.
My statement on President Biden’s announcement. pic.twitter.com/HKRAkz0Ljv
— Senator Laphonza Butler (@Senlaphonza) July 21, 2024
President @JoeBiden is an extraordinary American, phenomenal public servant, and honest, compassionate leader.
By choosing to step aside as the Democratic nominee he has, again, chosen unity. We all owe @POTUS a debt of gratitude.
Thank you, Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/FFua4xMQCp— Rep. Doris Matsui (@DorisMatsui) July 21, 2024
As an early supporter of President Biden’s in 2019, I can confidently say that his historic legacy is now intact.
It is time for the Democratic Party to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and defeat Donald Trump this November. pic.twitter.com/Udeh9eBmQg— Dr. Ami Bera (@BeraForCongress) July 21, 2024
Mayor Steinberg on President Biden’s decision pic.twitter.com/xZFRab7ywy
— @mayor_Steinberg (@Mayor_Steinberg) July 21, 2024
