 Senator John Hickenlooper said on X that President Biden has always put the country before any personal concern or ambition. He's thankful Biden has given so much to this country over a lifetime of service. Senator Michael Bennett saying in a statement that by passing the torch to a new standard bearer, President Biden has given us the chance to beat Donald Trump and give our kids the future they deserve. University of Denver International Studies Dean Fritz Mayer says President Biden dropping out changes the narrative of politics.