The top Democrat in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, and other senior members of the party are paying tribute to President Joe Biden after his historic decision to drop out of the 2024 race. “Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader but he’s a truly amazing human being. His decision of course was not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first. Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American,” Schumer posted on X. California Governor Gavin Newsom, a rising star in the party who has long been seen as having White House amb…