President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Election
Biden Ends Reelection Bid Amid Calls from Democrats
President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek a second term in office, ending months of speculation about his political future.
The 80-year-old president made the announcement in a statement released by the White House on Thursday, February 23, 2023. In the statement, Biden said he had decided not to run for reelection after "deeply considering it with my family and advisors." Biden's announcement comes after a series of recent polls showed him trailing potential Democratic challengers, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. It also follows mounting pressure from some Democrats, including Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, who had urged Biden to step aside and allow a younger generation of leaders to take over.
Biden's decision to withdraw from the race is a major development in the 2024 presidential election. It clears the way for a wide-open Democratic primary, with no clear frontrunner. The news is also likely to boost the chances of Republican candidates, who had been hoping to face a weakened Biden in the general election.
Biden's withdrawal is a major setback for Democrats, who had been hoping to retain the presidency in 2024. It also raises questions about the future of the party, which has been struggling to find a clear message and direction in recent years. The Democratic National Committee is expected to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the party's path forward.
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