Bronx Democrats are reacting with messages of unity following the stunning news that President Joe Biden is dropping his bid for re-election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. While six other U.S.
presidents throughout history have decided not to seek re-election when eligible — most recently Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — Biden’s exit on July 21, with only 183 days left in his term and 105 days before the November election, has made waves in American politics. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson did not specifically mention Harris in her post on X but said that President Biden has served “dutifully” during one of the most challenging periods in American history.
“We look forward to him passing the torch so we can continue to ensure our borough, city and state receives the resources to support and uplift our communities,” Gibson said. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson of the 79th District (Concourse Village, Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont, Belmont and East Tremont) posted on X that she was among the 44,000 Black women from across the country who quickly mobilized in a Sunday night Zoom call to raise $1 million for Harris’ campaign in just a few hours. Rep.
Ritchie Torres, who rallied against Trump ahead of the former president’s May 24 campaign appearance in the Bronx, said in a July 22 appearance on NY1 that Harris has his full support. If Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, “She’s going to represent the future, and Donald Trump is a relic of .