At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, over 200 Texas Democrats will be casting their vote to choose the new presidential nominee.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden made an announcement that he will not be seeking reelection this year.
In a letter directed towards the citizens of America, the Democrat expressed that serving as their President has been the most significant privilege of their life. Although their original intention was to run for re-election, they believe that it would be more beneficial for both the country and their party if they step down and concentrate entirely on fulfilling their responsibilities as President for the remainder of their term.
After his lackluster debate performance last month, where he struggled to articulate his points and often stumbled over his words, President Biden made a surprising decision. This move was likely due to the growing concerns about his age and ability to lead effectively.
The call for Joe Biden to withdraw from the race was first made by Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin, who became the first Democrat in Congress to do so. This request was followed by a series of similar appeals for the next two weeks, echoing Doggett’s sentiment. Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth also issued a statement in support of this call. However, some Democrats such as Dallas congressman and Senate nominee Colin Allred, chose to remain neutral and avoided taking any position on the matter.
Lyndon Baines Johnson, a former Texas congressman, was the last president to withdraw from the election race until Joe Biden. In 1968, President Johnson announced his decision to pull out of the election just days before the Wisconsin primary, stunning the country by making the announcement at the end of a speech on a Sunday evening in March.
Next month, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the party is expected to choose their next nominee. This will mark the first contested convention since 1968, which was also held in Chicago. The 273 Texas delegates will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their preferred nominee.
Joe Biden has given his official endorsement to Kamala Harris as the next nominee.
In a heartfelt message on his social media, the party nominee for 2020 expressed that his first and foremost decision was to select Kamala Harris as his running mate. He further added that it has turned out to be the best decision he has made. In light of this, he extends his full support and endorsement to Kamala Harris to be the party nominee for this year. He urges fellow Democrats to unite and work together to defeat Trump in the upcoming elections. Let’s make this happen!
The Democratic nominee was ahead of the President in many national and battleground state polls, leaving him in a difficult situation. His debate performance last month was expected to provide a much-needed boost, but it had the opposite effect, causing concern among his fellow party members. This setback occurred just months before he was set to be confirmed as the nominee at the Democratic National Convention in August.
According to several news reports, the number of pro-withdrawal Democrats in Congress increased to over 30, adding to the mounting pressure on the President. However, congressional leaders have been approaching the topic with a gentler touch in private discussions. Despite this, Biden still enjoys the support of a loyal group of advisors and a larger group of supporters in Congress, including eight Texas Democrats.
A campaign rally in Pennsylvania turned into a chaotic scene when a gunman aimed a shot at former President Donald Trump. This incident is currently being investigated as an attempted assassination and has sparked outrage among Texas Republicans. Due to the severity of the situation, Joe Biden had to postpone a campaign stop to Austin. The disturbing act of political violence has led to calls for unity at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The recent attempted assassination had a detrimental impact on Biden’s already struggling poll numbers, particularly in battleground states. Many Democrats are worried that this event could solidify a Trump victory in the upcoming election.
According to recent polls, Harris has shown slight improvements in comparison to Trump. However, a survey conducted in Texas revealed that Harris was marginally less popular than Biden in the state.
