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‘Too old.’ ‘A surprise.’ ‘It’s mature.’ New Jersey residents react to Biden’s decision to step down

With election day a little over 100 days away, there remains a lot of uncertainty. New Jersey residents voiced their opinion on President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection.

Lauren Due

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Jul 22, 2024, 5:49 AM

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With President Joe Biden exiting the race, New Jersey residents are now turning their attention to how we move forward heading towards the November election.

New's 12 Lauren Due is in Woodbridge at the Thomas Edison Service Area getting reaction.

"The country needs to come together. It's been too much back and forth," said John Castoro, of West Windsor. "We just have to work together. The question is how are we going to do that?"

President Joe Biden announced Sunday to end his 2024 presidential bid and endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris for the nominee of the democratic party.

"Biden stepping out is fine. Harris taking over is fine. I'm good with all that," said Joe Rooney, of North Brunswick .

MORE: National and local lawmakers stunned by Biden's decision not to seek reelection

MORE: How VP Kamela Harris could get presidential nomination after the end of Biden's reelection bid

Marie Keller, of Waldwick, says "She's [Harris] a woman and she's Black. We really pray that the lord will open the door for us to have the position that she will win."

Less than 10 days after a bullet struck his ear in an assassination attempt, the republicans are hoping for Former President Donald Trump.

Marvin Sher, of Long Branch, says "I'm looking forward to four more years of Donald Trump.

"Run it like a business, that's what Trump was about," said Danny Bierig, of Vineland. "Do you like his tweets? No, but run it like a business, that's how it should be."

With election day a little over 100 days away, there remains a lot of uncertainty.

"Are we getting the best and brightest options right now? I don't think so," said Kevin Mosely, of Lakewood. "I think that's part of the problem."

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