The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club (“Club” or "BFRDC") voted on September 28, 2023 to endorse Joseph R. Biden in the Democratic Primary for the 2023 US Presidential election. The club included in their endorsement Kamala Harris for Vice President. Members spoke in support of the move, noting the importance of endorsing and building support for a Democratic candidate now considering that the Democratic Primary for US President is scheduled in New York for April 2, 2024, and petitioning begins on December 12, 2023.
In her remarks, Club President Virginia Krompinger emphasized the need for all Democrats to continue working to help Democrats running in both the 2023 and 2024 elections. Referring to former president Donald Trump, “We cannot wait to support Democrats in an environment where Republicans are mounting challenges and will support a candidate like him.” She also voiced concern that "the US Constitution does not clearly prohibit a candidate (like Trump) from running for the presidency or serving if elected, even if he is convicted of a crime and jailed."
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz said in a communication to Club members, “…it’s clear now more than ever that the future of our democracy is at stake. Literally. Who would have ever thought that this could even be a possibility?”
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