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Virginia political figures react to Biden leaving presidential race
Former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn
President Biden has been an incredible and historically successful president.
— Eileen Filler-Corn (@EFillerCorn) July 21, 2024
He took us from pandemic to recovery, restored trust in our government, strengthened our alliances, and delivered remarkable results for the American people. His selflessness will be remembered as a… https://t.co/N43RNHbykU
Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics
Tough decision. Right decision. #BidenDroppingOut
— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) July 21, 2024
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney
.@JoeBiden has been the most impactful president in my lifetime.
— Mayor Levar M. Stoney (@LevarStoney) July 21, 2024
I have the utmost respect for the President’s decision and have been in his corner since day one.
Thank you for your leadership Mr. President. Let’s come together and elect Vice President @KamalaHarris. https://t.co/yGJaUp726m
State Sen. L. Louise Lucas
President Biden’s leadership rescued our country from one of the darkest periods in our history- a failing economy, a pandemic worsened by our leadership and a democracy in peril. I want to personally express my gratitude for all that he has done for our country.
— L. Louise Lucas (@SenLouiseLucas) July 21, 2024
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-11th
President Joe Biden, a man I revere, has cemented himself among the most consequential Presidents in American history.
— Rep. Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) July 21, 2024
Mr. President, for your years of service, your dedication to our country, and for the millions of Americans who are better off because of you, we thank you.
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-4th
Thank you, @JoeBiden, for your service to the American people.
— Jennifer McClellan (@JennMcClellanVA) July 21, 2024
I fully endorse @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee. pic.twitter.com/L0r6lOJ82q
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.
This nation owes Joe Biden a debt of gratitude for putting everything on hold to run in 2020 and taking the reins as President during a particularly turbulent time. He charted a bright path forward for our nation after four tumultuous years under the former administration.…
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) July 21, 2024
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.
As I have been saying for weeks, President @JoeBiden is a patriotic American who has always put the needs of our country ahead of himself. For more than five decades, he has served this country admirably as a Senator, Vice President, and now President. His decision today reflects…
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 21, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin
Make no mistake, whether it’s border czar Kamala Harris or someone else, it’s the Biden/Harris Adminstration’s weak leadership and resulting chaos around the world and here at home that is on the ballot this November. It’s time for our nation to now come together with resolve to…
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) July 21, 2024
Virginia Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Mount Vernon
As Vice President Harris' 2020 Virginia Cochair, I wholly support this endorsement and second it! https://t.co/aIGlD1AG1P
— Senator Scott Surovell (@ssurovell) July 21, 2024
Virginia Young Dems
VAYD thanks @JoeBiden and look forward to electing our Democratic nominee in November. pic.twitter.com/GG7Gyk959N
— Virginia Young Dems (@VAYD) July 21, 2024
