Forward Kentucky: Mixed emotions – but ready to go forward with Harris
“One of the most unselfish acts of any American president”
By BERRY CRAIG
This lifelong Democrat suspects he had plenty of company in feeling both relieved and saddened when the news broke that President Joe Biden was ending his campaign for a second term.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he said in his announcement letter. “And 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 the remainder of my term.”
The polls were looking bleak for Biden, especially in key states. An increasing number of big-name Democrats and deep-pocket donors were scared he would lose and were urging him to quit the race.