Washington, D.C. - President Joe Biden just announced on his official Twitter page that he is not accepting the Democratic nomination for POTUS. Writing on his page: "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 decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this."
The President also posted a letter on his page:
This announcement comes on the heels of a contentious strategy by notable and elite Democrats trying to ensure that Kamala Harris did not become the presidential nominee. Earlier this week, it was reported that these notables might include former President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer.
There have been considerable calls from leading Black officials to support Kamala Harris in the event Joe Biden, who is currently sick with COVID-19, steps down. However, many political operatives in Washington, D.C. have expressed concerns from wealthy Democratic donors and Democratic members of Congress who do not want a Black female as president. Additional worry has surrounded the VP pick. Speculation in Washington, D.C. this week suggested that the VP pick could be Governor Wes Moore, a very popular Democratic figure, who was among the top five picks in Politico's Blue Labs Experiment polls. Others suggest that Democratic Governor of California Gavin Newsom would be the most likely pick.
The situation has now become very complicated for factions across the Democratic Party to handle, as the party is deeply divided on the issue. Dissenting Democrats may have to accept this decision considering the timeline and the Federal Elections Commission rules on the transfer of campaign funds. The Biden-Harris campaign has considerable resources, employing over 1,000 staffers and maintaining over 100 campaign offices across the country, with significant brand and name recognition that would be difficult for most newcomers to achieve. The campaign finance laws also restrict the transfer of the cache of some 300 million dollars to another candidate.
For now, grassroots teams across America need to mobilize. Black and Latino voters, with so much to lose under another Trump presidency, should now be in overdrive mode to secure the White House. As neo-Nazis and white supremacy groups gather in the streets across America to wave their racist and bigoted flags, marginalized communities need to rally as well. This rally needs to be centered around protecting democracy.
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