'Let him retire': Internet weighs in as Joe Biden clinches Arizona Democratic presidential primary victory

PHOENIX, ARIZONA: President Joe Biden emerged victorious in the Arizona Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, March 19, with 89.6% votes, as confirmed by a projection from Decision Desk HQ.

The latest triumph further solidifies his position as the presumptive Democratic nominee, following his success in last week's primaries. Biden's win in the Grand Canyon State is poised to grant him a significant portion, if not all, of the state's 72 pledged delegates, as per The Hill. 

Arizona is set to be a crucial battleground for the November general election

While Biden secured the state's primary in his 2020 campaign, defeating Senator Bernie Sanders and other contenders, his victory at that time was with less than a majority of the vote.

Nevertheless, the latest win underscores his enduring support within the party ranks.

Arizona, a battleground state, is anticipated to witness fierce competition come November. Biden notably flipped the traditionally Republican state to blue in 2020, marking a significant shift after five consecutive presidential races favoring the GOP.

The announcement of Biden's victory in the primary came swiftly after Maricopa County released its initial unofficial results, with the Associated Press promptly declaring him the winner alongside former President Donald Trump.

Celebrations erupted among Biden supporters following the confirmation of his win. Sean McEnerney, manager of the Arizona Democratic Coordinated Campaign, emphasized the pivotal role Arizonans played in electing Biden and Vice President Harris in 2020.

He said, "Arizonans played a critical role in electing President Biden and Vice President Harris in 2020, and since then they have fought every day to make a difference for our families."

McEnerney added, "Under President Biden, hundreds of thousands of new, good-paying jobs are coming to our state; we’re investing in infrastructure to combat climate change while lowering health care costs for Arizonans and capping the cost of insulin for seniors."

He further noted, "Meanwhile, Trump is focused on division and personal gain for him and his wealthy friends. Trump ripped away women’s freedoms by overturning Roe, and now he wants to go further, banning abortion and attacking birth control nationwide."

"Four years ago, Arizonans chose President Biden’s promise of freedom and a fair shot for every family over the chaos and dysfunction of Trump, and we’ll do it again this fall," asserted McEnerney. 

Voters continue to dissent against President Joe Biden due to his conduct related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict

However, not all sentiments echoed jubilation. Some voters expressed dissent, exemplified by groups like Vote Ceasefire AZ, advocating for a protest vote against Biden.

Organizers urged voters to cast their ballots for Democrat Marianne Williamson as a demonstration of opposition to the POTUS' response to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

"You talk to a number of them, and when you do connect with somebody, you can say, 'Hey, the polling place is right there,'" told organizer Kai Newkirk to AZ Central. 

"I voted for Marianne Williamson. Again, not as an endorsement but as a strategy," stated another organizer for the group, Sarah Leon, adding, "Just to redirect the votes away from Biden."

Despite the concerted efforts of such groups, Biden's dominance in the primary remained evident, with Williamson securing only a fraction of the votes garnered by the incumbent.

Nonetheless, the protest votes underscored pockets of dissatisfaction within the electorate, particularly regarding foreign policy stances.

Internet reacts as President Joe Biden clinches victory in Arizona primary

One wrote, "Shocker." Another said, "Usually what happens when you let the cartels control the election." 

"I feel sorry for the people in Arizona," shared a person, while someone else remarked, "Sad American voters don’t let him retire."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.