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Democratic lawmakers hailed President Joe Biden’s historic decision on Sunday not to seek reelection, praising him as putting his country and his party before himself. Republicans called on him to resign from office, saying that if he could not run for another term, office, then he’s unable to serve as president.

Biden’s announcement came after more than two weeks of Democrats urging him to withdraw from the race. Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. Others had voiced concerns privately about what the ramifications would be for down-ballot Democrats if he remained in the race. When the president heeded those concerns, Democrats called it a selfless move.

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[–] VanillaBean@lemmy.world 63 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I hope biden passes a few 'Official Acts' before he heads out.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 55 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Unless he resigns, he’s still president until January 20, 2025. So we will see; he’s got nothing to lose, AND presidential immunity.

Usually I’d say someone in his position has absolutely nothing to lose, but being he’s such a … typical guy, he won’t do anything and go down in history as a footnote.

[–] Kroxx@lemm.ee 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Well if Harris is running couldn't any unpopular thing that Biden does potentially be tied to her?

[–] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 15 points 3 months ago

Repeat after me: “I condemn President Biden dropping Clarence Thomas into a dildo shredder, but I respect the supreme court decision of total presidential immunity.”

[–] skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 3 months ago

After election day, does it matter?

[–] brianary@startrek.website 31 points 3 months ago

Like sending a few choice SCOTUS judges to gitmo