Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Hendrell Remus Statement on President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election

Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Hendrell Remus Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Re-election

In 2020, while everyone around me was choosing sides and lining up behind their preferred Democratic candidates for President, I patiently awaited the entry of Vice President Joe Biden into the race. Once Vice President Biden entered the race, I was locked in and vowed that I was Ridin’ with Biden come hell or high water.

Today, as President Joseph R. Biden announces his intention not to seek re-election, I am saddened but I am forever proud of having supported the man who defeated Donald Trump and restored hope in America. President Biden delivered for the American people on election night in 2020 and every day during his term in office. Our nation is better today because President Biden served.

U.S. President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Committee’s 2022 Summer Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, in Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 8, 2022. (photo by Allison Shelley/Rope Line Media)

The next Democratic President will inherit a historic record of accomplishments to build on. Our party must do everything in its power to ensure that we protect President Biden’s legacy while fighting to make the lives of ordinary people better.

At this critical moment with so much on the line, we must unite as a party and deliver for the American people. The path ahead is clear. We have one objective and that is to make sure that Donald Trump does not return to the White House.

Mr. President, we will carry out the mission and finish the job of building back better.

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