Shomari Figures discusses President Biden’s 2024 campaign withdrawal on the Red Couch

Pat O'Donnell

July 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM·1 min read

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday he will not seek reelection ahead of the 2024 election.

WKRG News 5’s Peter Albrecht sat down on the Red Couch on Monday with Alabama Congressional District 2 Democratic nominee Shomari Figures on “WKRG News 5 at 5” to discuss the decision’s impacts.

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Albrecht and Figures discussed several topics, including Figures’ stance on Biden’s decision, Vice President Kamala Harris receiving backing as the Democratic Party’s nominee, and the idea of electing a Black woman as president in the United States.

Watch the full interview above.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.

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