Arkansas Democrats praise Biden’s ‘selfless’ withdrawal from campaign, vow to support Harris as nominee • Arkansas Advocate

The Arkansas Democratic Party on Sunday supported President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.

Arkansas Democrats said they are “incredibly proud” of Biden “not only for his responsive and selfless decision to step aside, but also for his steadfast leadership and historic accomplishments” over the past four years. a statement issued on Sunday afternoon.

“Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, more than $4 billion is being invested in Arkansas,” the statement said. “Democrats will continue our commitment to a better Arkansas.”

When contacted by the attorney, Grant Tenille, chairman of the state party and chair of the party delegation to the national convention next month, referred a reporter to the Arkansas Democratic Party’s statement, which said: “We will provide updates as we receive more information regarding the nominating process and the national convention.”

Dean MacDonald, one of six electors chosen by Democrats in the state in June, said: on X: “It’s 2024, and a woman has to be president. Now.” He later clarified that he meant Kamala Harris.

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott also praised Biden and said he would support Harris.

“I know Kamala and she supports us,” the mayor said in a statement.

Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in a message on social media called on Biden to immediately leave the White House.

“Not fit to be president, not fit to serve as president,” Sanders said. “Biden should resign immediately.”

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Sanders followed up later with another message: “Trump saved America from Hillary and will now save America from Kamala.”

Chris Jones, the Democrat who ran against Sanders in the 2022 gubernatorial election, thanked Biden on X “for your lifetime of service to our country… You have shown, and continue to show, what true public service looks like. Go ahead!” Jones is also a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, which meets in Chicago beginning August 19.

Scott said in a rack that Little Rock “has weathered a volatile economy, experienced historic job growth, and invested in its infrastructure” thanks to key legislative actions from the Biden administration, such as the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

“I honor his service and look forward to uniting our nation behind Vice President Kamala Harris to continue progress,” Scott said.

Arkansas Senate Minority Leader Greg Leding took to X to praise Biden for his accomplishments, including the passage of “historic, bipartisan legislation at a time of deep division in Congress.”

Leding, who is a delegate to the national convention, also pledged to elect a president “who will serve our nation’s highest office with integrity, unwavering leadership and a deep commitment to fighting for everyday Americans.”

“President Biden now concludes a lifetime of selfless public service with one of the most selfless acts of all,” Leding wrote. “I am truly grateful to our President and wish him and his family only the best in the years ahead.”

Former US President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a statement a joint statement Biden was praised and thanked for “all he has accomplished” and for always doing the best for the country.

The Clintons also backed Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate to replace Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket in November.

Retired Army Colonel Marcus Jones, Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 2, has a rack called Biden’s major legislative packages “unprecedented accomplishments for Arkansas and our nation.”

Jones said Biden’s decision to step aside “cements a legacy of selfless service and dedication to all Americans.”

Jones is running against incumbent Republican Rep. French Hill, who called Biden’s exit from the presidential race “the worst-kept secret” and said it doesn’t change the dynamics of the campaign.

“President Biden can run away from the campaign trail, but Democrats can’t escape their history of failure,” Hill said in a statement“They have failed to resolve the chaos at our border, failed to contain the high inflation that is hurting families, and failed to take a leading role on the world stage.”