Many Democrats questioned their nominee Joe Biden's role following a lackluster performance from Biden in last month's presidential debate against Donald Trump.
Some suggested it was time for the elder Biden to step aside for a younger candidate.
Shomari Figures, the Democratic nominee for Alabama's second congressional district, was absent from the debate on who should be the party's standard-bearer.
However, after Biden announced he would step aside on Sunday, Figures took to social media to praise Biden and tout Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy. Harris has since emerged as the front-runner to be Biden's replacement.
"President Biden gave his entire life to public service," Figures said in a multi-part tweet. "Through the tragic deaths of his wife, his young daughter, and his son Beau, he continued to lead. He gave his all to this nation, and answered the call to restore the soul of America at a time when we needed it most. He navigated us through the greatest threat to our Democracy in over 150 years and through the worst pandemic in world history. President Biden delivered for this nation and the state of Alabama."
"Just last week his administration awarded Alabama the largest federal grant ever in the history of the state for an infrastructure project that will have transformative economic impacts in Mobile and across the region," he continued. "On behalf of all of those who call Alabama - and especially District 2 - home, Thank You, Joe."
President Biden gave his entire life to public service. Through the tragic deaths of his wife, his young daughter, and his son Beau, he continued to lead. He gave his all to this nation, and answered the call to restore the soul of America at a time when we needed it most.
— Figures for Congress (@ShomariFigures) July 21, 2024
In a separate post, Figures backed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
"I first met Kamala Harris in 2012 when she was Attorney General, helping us reelect Obama. She had our back then, and we have hers now," he wrote. "I fully support Vice President Harris for the Democratic nomination and look forward to voting for the first Black woman President."
I first met Kamala Harris in 2012 when she was Attorney General, helping us reelect Obama. She had our back then, and we have hers now. I fully support Vice President Harris for the Democratic nomination and look forward to voting for the first Black woman President. pic.twitter.com/2BNJRme539
— Figures for Congress (@ShomariFigures) July 22, 2024
Figures faces Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson in the newly drawn second congressional district, which was drawn to promote Democratic Party candidates. However, given Alabama's straight-ticket voting option, the winner of the presidential contest is expected to have coattails for each of the AL-2 hopefuls.
Jeff Poor is the editor in chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email jeff.poor@1819News.com or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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