In a historic turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he is ending his bid for re-election in the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Biden decided to step down as he was facing heat from party colleagues and public. Making a bold move he resorted to Twitter to announce his withdrawal from US Presidential race.
Here are the key points:
Withdrawal and Endorsement:
- Biden’s withdrawal throws the 2024 race into uncertain territory. With his departure, Vice President Kamala Harris is now widely seen as the Democrat most likely to take his place atop the party’s ticket.
- In a separate statement, Biden quickly endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Harris responded that she is honored to have his endorsement and intends to earn and win the nomination.
Biden’s Reflections:
- Reflecting on his four years in office, Biden highlighted achievements such as building the “strongest economy in the world,” efforts to lower prescription drug prices, expanding healthcare, addressing climate change, and appointing Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.
- His decision to step down comes 107 days before Election Day, leaving the Democratic National Committee with the task of choosing an alternative nominee to take on Trump.
Biden’s Career:
- Biden’s political career spans five decades. He began in 1972 with an upset victory for the U.S. Senate in Delaware, serving as a senator for 36 years.
- He then became Obama’s vice president from 2009 to 2017 and returned to public life to run against Trump in the 2020 presidential election, winning with a 51%-47% popular vote.
An Extraordinary Turn:
- Biden’s withdrawal marks an extraordinary turn, especially considering that he remained defiant for three weeks after a disastrous debate with Trump raised questions about his mental fitness.
The debate which put a question mark on his ability to lead the country citing his deteriorating physical health, has been proved as a deciding factor. Although he remained adamant along with his party covering up for him, he finally gave up. Whatever be the reasons, it is still considered as fine move by the president. It might cause little harm in the elections as it is rather a decision taken too late.
As the nation absorbs this news, all eyes are now on Kamala Harris—the woman poised to lead the Democratic charge in the upcoming election. Stay tuned for further developments!
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