Those seeking a lazy Sunday free of the anxiety-inducing onslaught of constant updates about the 2024 presidential election didn’t get the respite they desired. But there was an upside to the whole kerfuffle — plenty of great jokes on social media … and maybe a dash of hope.
For Democrats, at least.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is no longer running for reelection, and soon after, he officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Although Harris is not yet the official nominee, X, formerly Twitter, users couldn’t help themselves and rushed to the most cynical of social media platforms to do what they do best — crack jokes. But amid some very funny snark was a vibe that hasn’t been felt on the platform in a while — optimism about the future.
So, if you want a CliffsNotes version of how the liberal side of X is responding to the news, just scroll down.