A supporter of Joe Biden locally says the President has made the right decision not to seek re-election.
The 81 year-old’s decision follows concerns about his fitness to serve another four years.
He thinks it’s in the best interests of his country and party to step down, but insists he will see out his term of office.
Vice President Kamala Harris looks set to replace him as the Democratic candidate in the race for the White House.
History lecturer at Carlow College Dr Eric Derr originally from Iowa and is a long time supporter of Joe Biden, even volunteering as part of his 2008 campaign crew.
He with New York born, now Bennettsbridge based, farmer Suzanna Crampton, joined our Alan O’Reilly on The KCLR Daily;
KCLR News’ Michael Bergin’s been out on the streets of Kilkenny which were once walked by James Hoban, the man who designed the White House, to ask American visitors what they think of it all – hear that here;