Local leaders comment on President Biden’s announcement

Contributed Statement from U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio District 1) The President is putting the country and our democracy first, as he has done for decades.& His decision is truly a patriotic one. This is quintessential Joe Biden. Congressman Greg Landsman. Cincinnati Herald file photo Statement from State Representative Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati)& Rep. Cecil Thomas said he is praying for a speedy recovery for President Biden. Thomas said that he totally supports the President’s decision to step down as the Democratic nominee. Thomas also said he supports the president’s decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Thomas urges all Democrats & to respect the President’s decision and to immediately unite around Vice President Harris, and whomever she and the party choose as her running mate.& & & & “Let’s now turn our focus on unity and reconciliation of our Party, our Nation, and people of goodwill, but most importantly, let’s send a message of peace around the world,” he said. Cecil Thomas. Provided Statement from Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney President Joe Biden is a great leader and a blessing for this country. Under his leadership, millions of jobs...