Montpelier, VT (July 21, 2024) - VDP Chair David Glidden issued the following statement today, following news of President Biden stepping away from the presidential race:
“Joe Biden has been a dedicated public servant for as long as my parents have been able to vote, and he has been the most consequential President of my lifetime. As President, Biden brought decency and competence back to the White House, putting working families first as he brought inflation under control, invested in American infrastructure, and supported Vermont’s flood recoveries. He made transformative investments in climate change that will pay off for generations after his presidency. He is the single greatest president for organized labor this country has ever seen. He led our country through difficult times with dignity and honor, and the Vermont Democratic Party will be forever grateful.
On behalf of all Vermont Democrats, I want to thank President Biden for his service, his sacrifice, and his judgment. We look forward to continuing his work to protect democracy for regular Americans. While his decision could not have been an easy one, President Biden has always been someone who put his country first.
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I’m wondering, and I imagine others are as well, how the Vermont delegation to the Democratic National Convention will now address the question of whom to support for both the presidential and vice presidential nominations. Even if all you can say is that delegates will make up their own minds, I think it would be worthwhile to give us some context, remind us of who the delegates are, and lead the discussion in the State of Vermont. This is kind of important. You must step up to the challenge.