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Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic nomination open (www.cbsnews.com)

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"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 my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media.

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[–] anachronist@midwest.social 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I mean, if his brain wasn't oozing out of his ears they wouldn't have tried.

Obama picked him as VP and then organized the takedown of Bernie in 2020. Obama is his fairy godfather.

[–] Breezy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Pretty sure they are not on good terms. I dont think they have ever since Hillary got the 2016 nominations instead of himself, and then fucked up losing to trump.

[–] Wisely@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

Biden didn't even run in 2016 because his son had just died of cancer.