Leadership Now Thanks President Biden For His Selfless Act to Protect Democracy
Business leaders express gratitude to President Biden for passing the torch of this year’s presidential nomination to Kamala Harris and the next generation of leadership.
On July 5th, Leadership Now sent a letter to President Biden urging him to pass the torch, with over 450 signatures from Leadership Now members and like-minded business and civic leaders. On Sunday, July 21, President Biden made a historic decision to step aside for the good of the country and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next Democratic nominee for President.
Leadership Now then released this statement, thanking President Biden for his service and courageous decision and renewing its call for business leaders to protect our democracy in the days and weeks ahead. Below you’ll these two statements and featured press covering this extraordinary moment in U.S. history.
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Following President Biden’s announcement that he will no longer seek reelection, Leadership Now Project issued this statement.
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On July 5th, Leadership Now sent a letter to President Biden urging him to pass the torch, with over 400 signatures from Leadership Now members and like-minded business and civic leaders.
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Featured Press
Leadership Now’s call for a new nominee received significant press coverage in the NYTimes, Bloomberg, Washington Post, WSJ, Financial Times, Politico, Reuters, Fortune, CNN, CNBC, Sports Business Journal, and more.
Select articles/interviews:
Democratic Billionaires and Donors Rush to Back Harris After Biden’s Exit
CEO Daniella Ballou-Aares was quoted on President Biden’s decision to pass the torch
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“D.N.C. Aims to Push Biden Toward Nomination Next Week, Despite Doubts”
CEO Daniella Ballou-Aares Quoted
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Member Trey Beck Discusses Leadership Now’s Call for a New Nominee
Leadership Now Member Trey Beck discusses the call for a new nominee on Bloomberg Surveillance TV.
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“U.S. Business Leaders Call for U.S. President to Stand Down”
CEO Daniella Ballou-Aares joins BBC News to discuss the call for a new presidential nominee.
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CNBC’s Last Call Segment on Corporate Leaders and President Biden
Interview with CEO Daniella Ballou-Aares
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“Business leaders and Democratic donors call on Biden to end reelection campaign”
Member Tom Florsheim Discusses Leadership Now’s Letter to Biden
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“Business Leaders Ask Biden to Withdraw”
Features Leadership Now’s Letter to President Biden Urging Him to “Pass the Torch”
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“Crypto billionaire, Walmart heir, and former NFL commissioner all urge Biden to step aside—’just as George Washington did’”
Features Leadership Now’s Letter and Statement Urging Biden to Pass the Torch
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“A Group of Business Leaders Calls for Biden to Step Aside”
Paul Newton interviews Daniella Ballou-Aares on CNN’s Quest Means Business
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“A Group of Business Leaders Call on Biden to Step Aside”
Leadership Now’s Statement is Featured Calling for a New Nominee to Protect Democracy
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