Alabama’s political figures have responded to President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not run for the 2024 Democratic nomination.
Many Republicans have asserted that Biden is unsuitable to hold the presidential office, a sentiment that has existed for many years. On the other hand, some Democrats have expressed their disappointment about the president’s decision to step down.
According to Wayne Rogers, the chair of the Jefferson County Democratic Party, they hold a deep admiration for the former president. Rogers shared that they had hoped he would have been re-elected for another term because they truly believed he would have excelled in his role. “We love that guy,” he exclaimed, as a testament to their high regard for the former president.
According to Rogers, the Democrats are well aware of the reasons behind Biden’s decision to step down.
Rogers acknowledged the decline in his health, stating that he is an older gentleman.
During his interaction with delegates who will attend the Democratic National Convention in August, Rogers discussed their preferences for the upcoming nomination. Some delegates expressed their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently announced her candidacy for the nomination.
Rogers expressed his belief that some individuals are open to hearing different perspectives. He stated, “Some of them want to hear other folks out, and I believe that’s what will happen.”
As millions of voters cast their ballots for Joe Biden in the primary election, former Republican state Rep. Paul DeMarco is expressing concern about the selection process for his replacement. With Biden no longer in the running, delegates will now have the responsibility of casting votes for a nominee who may not have been chosen by the voters. DeMarco’s apprehension stems from the fact that the new nominee may not represent the will of the people who participated in the primary election.
DeMarco criticized the decision made by the Democratic Party, stating that voters’ preferences were not taken into account. “The final say should belong to the voters,” DeMarco asserted.
According to CBS 42 political analyst Steve Flowers, the Democratic candidate who ultimately makes it to the ticket would not have much impact in Alabama.
Flowers shrugged off the idea and stated, “The Republican nominee for president could be Mickey Mouse, and Alabama would still support them. Similarly, if Donald Duck were to be the Democratic nominee, California would still vote for him.”
According to Rogers, the Democratic National Committee leadership is currently holding meetings to strategize and determine their next course of action for selecting their nominee. He anticipates that the DNC will unveil their plan in the near future.
