Re: “Biden steps aside as candidate, endorses Harris for president” [July 22, A1]:
I wish to thank President Joe Biden for making what will need to have been essentially the most troublesome choice of his political profession.
I’m unhappy for the president. He is an effective and first rate man, and deserved the chance to complete the work he was elected to do on our behalf.
I consider that historical past will choose Biden as probably the most consequential and profitable presidents in American historical past, not just for his many legislative accomplishments whereas in workplace, however for the instance that he set for future generations by making the choice to not proceed to hunt reelection.
By setting apart his personal ego and pleasure, the president has proven us all what true patriotism seems to be like and reminds us that our leaders are at first servants of the individuals.
By stepping down from his candidacy, Biden has fulfilled the central argument of his marketing campaign, that the American president is elected to struggle for the individuals, in contrast to former President Donald Trump, who has demonstrated repeatedly that he solely fights for himself.
Stephen Crotts, Edmonds
