Local Electeds Comment on Biden Passing the Torch of the Democratic Party

By BoroPark24 Staff

In a significant shift within the Democratic Party, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, passing the torch to the next generation of leaders. This historic decision has sparked reactions from local elected officials, who have shared their thoughts on Biden's legacy and the future of the party.

Governor Hochul said "Joe Biden is an American hero, a true statesman, and he'll go down in history as one of the greatest champions of working families our nation has ever known. Thank you, Joe Biden. As Democrats, our mission remains the same: doing everything in our power to defeat Donald Trump. I’m proud to stand beside Kamal Harris. She is the right candidate to unite our country, and I am confident she will deliver for New Yorkers. Let’s get to work.

Mayor Eric Adams said in an official statement: "America owes a debt of gratitude to President Joe Biden for his decades of service. He and his team took us out of COVID, stabilized the country, and restored the soul of the nation. President Biden is now again delivering for the American people by passing the torch at a critical moment, when the country needs strong leadership from a new generation. From here, the Democratic Party must continue to put working-people first and address their concerns about the cost of living, public safety, and our shared democratic values. I look forward to working with senior members of the party as we make our push towards November and ensure we address the concerns of New Yorkers and all Americans." 

Congressman Dan Goldman wrote: "The American people have made it clear that they want a new generation of leaders to run for President. President Biden has unselfishly heeded that call in order to preserve and protect our democracy, while the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, a 78-year-old suffering from clear mental deterioration, continues to put his personal interests over those of the nation’s in his effort to avoid jail and tear down our democracy in the process. I urge Donald Trump to follow President Biden’s lead and put the country first by passing his party’s baton to a younger and healthier candidate who is not a convicted felon.

President Biden has greatly benefited from having Vice President Kamala Harris by his side in enacting unprecedented legislation to revitalize our nation’s infrastructure, return manufacturing jobs to our shores, reduce prescription drug prices, invest in energy independence through renewable energy, and return the United States to global preeminence. I proudly endorse Vice President Harris for president and look forward to working with her to preserve and protect our democracy and defeat Donald Trump on November 5. Together, we will finish the job."

This page will be updated as statements from more elected officials come in.