Biden Drops Out of 2024 Race
Stunning Decision Sends Democrats Scrambling
Incumbent President Withdraws for First Time in 56 Years
In a stunning move that has sent the Democratic Party reeling, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. The decision, the first of its kind by an incumbent president in 56 years, has plunged the party into disarray and opened up a wide-open field of candidates.
Biden's withdrawal follows a monthlong pressure campaign by Democratic leaders, who expressed concerns about his age and low approval ratings. The president had faced growing criticism from within his own party over his handling of the economy, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and other issues.
The president's decision leaves the race for the Democratic nomination wide open, with no clear frontrunner emerging from the field of potential candidates. Among those who have expressed interest in running are Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Biden's withdrawal is a major setback for the Democratic Party, which had hoped to build on its narrow majority in the House and Senate in the upcoming election. The party is now facing the prospect of a prolonged primary season and a potentially divisive nomination process.
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