Internet divided as Alabama officials clear way for Joe Biden to appear on state’s fall ballot

WASHINGTON, DC: A bill guaranteeing President Joe Biden's inclusion on the state's November ballot was purportedly signed into law by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 2, according to The Hill. A spokesperson reportedly told the Associated Press that the law had been signed.

Notably, following a state elections official's warning that Biden may miss the qualifying date, the Alabama State Senate unanimously approved the law last week, which led to its singing.

Alabama officials make way for Joe Biden to appear on state’s fall ballot

In April, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen wrote to the state chair of the Democratic Party in Alabama, informing her that candidates must certify by August 15, four days before the Democratic National Convention, when Joe Biden is expected to be nominated by the party.

A bill to extend the certification date to 74 days before the election was approved by the state Senate 31-0 on Tuesday, April 30. The deadline was previously pushed back by the Alabama Legislature in 2020 as a one-time adjustment to make room for the Republican and Democratic conventions that year.

Additionally, the proposal was unanimously approved by members of the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday, according to the AP. In a statement, the Biden campaign announced that come fall, Biden will be on the ballot in all 50 states.

The Biden campaign said, "Election after election, states across the country have acted in line with the bipartisan consensus and taken the necessary steps to ensure the presidential nominees from both parties will be on the ballot."

The law was passed in a bipartisan way, and the bill's sponsor, state senator Merika Coleman (D), declared it a 'great day in Alabama'. In an online message, the Alabama House Democrats expressed their gratitude to Coleman and House Democratic Leader Anthony Daniels for their hard work.

Notably, in Ohio, where state elections officials indicated the Legislature had until Thursday to approve an exception to the state's 90-day rule—which sets the ballot deadline at August 7—Biden also faces a comparable problem.

Internet stays divided as Alabama officials clear way for Biden to appear on state’s fall ballot

People on the internet had mixed reactions and stayed divided with their opinions as a bill guaranteeing Biden's inclusion on the state's November ballot was purportedly signed into law by the Alabama Governor.

A user wrote on X, "He might as well not be on the ballot. He doesn’t have a chance in Alabama" while one added, "Without the GOP it wouldn’t have happened. Joe being in the ballet means what? He still will be soundly defeated in our red state and will get zero of our delegates."

A user also stated, "Awesome! Thank you for your diligence and persistent work!" whereas one mentioned, "Wonderful news!! Thank you."

One person also wrote, "Thank you and Congratulations" while one said, "So you like paying double for everything? He is going to raise taxes on every American and you know it. How does this help the taxpayers of Alabama?"

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