On Sunday, President Joe Biden said he will not again. This made politicians from Missouri and Illinois respond in many ways. His decision came as a surprise because the election is less than months away, changes the political world a lot.

Reactions from Missouri

Biden’s decision made politicians in Missouri express their thoughts quickly. Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor of Missouri and was the Secretary of State there, asked Biden to quit right now. He said that this would Donald Trump would become president next. Eigel, who is a state senator in Missouri and also wants to be governor, and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley both said Biden should quit too because they do not think he is fit to be president.

Mike Kehoe, who is the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri agreed with these views, saying that if Biden isn’t fit to run for president, then he shouldn’t continue being Commander-in-Chief either. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt criticized Biden’s government for things like inflation and mistakes in foreign policy, he stressed the need for new leadership.

Reactions from Illinois

In Illinois, people responded in different ways. U.S Representative Mike Bost thinks Americans want change and new leaders. He criticizes how things are going now under Biden’s administration. But U.S Representative Cori Bush thinks some good things have come out of it like the American Rescue Plan act and The Inflation Reduction Act. She supports Kamala Harris as the person to stand against Donald Trump.

U.S Senator Tammy Duckworth talked about all of the different ways that Biden has helped people with public service she mentioned his reaction to COVID19 crisis and his work on the Violence Against Women Act. She thanked Biden for being a good leader and asked for unity to beat Trump. U.S Senate Majority Whip Durbin did the same, readying to unite behind someone strong enough to beat Trump.

The Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker also praises how dedicated Biden is and his hard work as president. He notes the significance if Trump ends up president again.

Moving to Kamala Harris

With Biden out of the picture, now it looks like Vice President Kamala Harris could be the Democratic candidate. Harris appreciates what Biden has decided and promises to bring together the Democratic Party so they can defeat Donald Trump. Her challenge will be getting people at the convention who are delegates to vote for her. She’ll need to pick a running mate. She’ll need turn campaign’s focus from her.

She already has support with people like Congressional Black Caucus and Bill Clinton’s husband, Hillary Clinton. But Barack Obama, who used to be president, hasn’t endorsed anyone yet even though he respects Biden’s decision. He thinks that a strong person will be picked by way that political party works.

What This Means and What Happens Next

Now, that Biden isn’t running anymore, the Democratic Party needs band together behind new potential nominee most likely Vice President Kamala. This puts pressure on putting forth a strong opposition against Donald Trump in forthcoming general election.

What We Can Expect

The DNC is getting closer by day and party needs figure out who go up against Donald Trump quickly. This shows effects of reshaping politics sets up an exciting November election.

How Republicans Are Reacting and How Campaigns Are Changing

Republicans where fast reply include @realDonaldTrump. He made public comment criticizing Joe Biden’s presidency. He expressed confidence fixing the issues of Biden’s run. Now that the Democratic candidate has changed, this will make both parties adjust their campaign strategies.

Republicans Are Feeling Good

Republicans believe they have unified front believe Joe Biden’s withdrawal proves their criticisms. Aaron Del Mar, spokesperson for Illinois GOP, says “The Democrats are starting all over again. They have built candidate and a story behind that candidate.”

To Summarize

Biden’s sudden choice leave changes up dynamics also makes it an exciting campaign season ahead with Kamala Harris leading Democrats. Party must quickly band together ready themselves for November election. The political landscape is changing and both parties must navigate through various challenges and possibilities in the coming months.

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