SWFL community shares thoughts on Biden not running again

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President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Washington. (Saul Loeb, Pool via AP)

Ask about President Joe Biden leaving the race for the White House, and you will certainly get various answers. That’s what WINK News Reporter Ashley French discovered in Fort Myers.

Biden has already endorsed the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, as his choice for the Democratic nominee.

Some said Biden’s decision to step down was the best decision for the American people and democracy, while others were disappointed.

But the big question on the minds of voters is whether or not Kamala Harris is the right person to replace Biden on the ticket.

“Somewhat disappointed, a little bit, surprise, surprise, but I kind of knew it was coming,” said Emmanuel, who was out in Downtown Fort Myers.

“I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for him to do it. But it’s the right thing to do,” stated Christian Mcelliott.

As for thoughts on Kamala Harris?

“She’s a capable person. She has done a great job in California. As a senator, then as a vice president. She will be a good president,” said Vjay.

“I have mixed feelings about that. And I hope they consider and investigate other options. Anybody that can win,” Mcelliott added.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s Kamla, it doesn’t matter if it’s Gavin Newsom, it doesn’t matter. If it’s Gretchen Whitmer, it doesn’t matter who any of them are; at the end of the day, the people are going to put Trump back in office,” Sean Logue said.

Emmanuel had a message for voters, “My message to the Democrats is that they need to really gin up a lot of energy to go and vote because the Republicans are really ready to go. I mean, they have motivation, they just had an assassination attempt, they are ready to go.”

“We all want prosperity, and we want strong leadership. So vote for the strongest leader in your eye. United we stand, divided we fall is what I would say,” explained Andrew Zinga. “So I think we should unite and have these conversations, and whoever is in office, we need to stand together.” 

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