ST. PAUL, Minn. – President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw his candidacy for re-election was “an extraordinary act of selflessness and leadership from a president who has built an equally extraordinary legacy,” said Ken Martin, the Minnesota state Democratic chair. Biden’s announcement came as he was recovering from a mild CoVid infection that followed three weeks of growing doubts about his health in general. Biden said he would serve out his term. He also endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to take over as the Democratic nominee in the November election.
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Martin on Biden: ““He saved our economy, passed the most significant climate policies in our nation’s history, lowered prescription drug prices for seniors, and defended our democracy at its most vulnerable moment. Few presidents in American history have done more for our country than Joe Biden.. Our party must now rally behind Vice President Harris and emerge as a united front ready to defeat Donald
Martin. State Democratic chair 13 years;.