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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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[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Mark Kelly would beat Trump like a rented redheaded stepmule.

Harris... Won't.

Well, she wouldn't today. She's been VP for four years, and aside from her name, race, and gender, she's still pretty much an unknown. She needs to develop a personality, fast, if she wants to get anywhere.

Mark Kelly has had an extraordinary career. Fighter Pilot, Navy Captain, Astronaut, husband of Gabby Giffords, twin brother of Scott Kelly, who has had an almost identical career. He's a Blue senator from a Red state; he will steal voters from Trump, turning red states into swing states, and swing states into blue states.

[–] Chuymatt@beehaw.org 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

‘Who?’

As you edited your comment, I will too.

I know of and respect the man- I am a total NASA fanboy. The issue is he does not have general name recognition and they have very little time to get things out there.

Having a scientist in the White House would be amazing.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Agreed, he does not have general name recognition. But he does have a compelling story for every major news organization to jump on, and information flows faster than it ever has. 2 months and change is plenty enough.

He also has an identical twin with a nearly identical career, effectively giving him the ability to campaign in two places at once.