ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim, Walz, a Democrat, praised President Joe Bident for leaving the November presidential race. Walz called the decision “a stunning act of patriotism,” which contrasted to the 2020 refusal of Republican Donald Trump to concede and then engineer an insurrection to overthrow the government. .Walz called Biden “a better president and a better man” than Trump. Other Democratic leaders voiced similar comments. A sampler:
> Keith Ellison, Minnesota attorney general: “Joe Biden defeated Trump, pulled America through the pandemic, revitalized the economy. He pulled America away from MAGA hate and division, and he signed historic bills on infrastructure legislation, inflation reduction, and civil rights for all into law.”
> Amy Klobhaar, U. S. senator from Minnesota: “President Biden has served with integrity and delivered results that will strengthen our country for generations to come. He passed historic legislation investing in our infrastructure, manufacturing and lowering the cost of prescription drugs. I am deeply grateful for his service, dedication, and commitment to our country and our democracy. President Biden is choosing the honorable path.”
> Ben Winkler, Wisconsin Democratic chair: “Joe Biden met the moment at a time of urgent need. That’s who he is. President Biden always has always answered the call to service, and put duty and country first.”
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Walz: “President Biden is and has always been an American hero. History will look fondly on his legacy. Joe Biden’s stunning act of patriotism proves yet again why he’s a better president and a better man than Donald Trump.”