BREAKING NEWS: In a historic and unexpected move, President Joe Biden announced Sunday he will no longer seek re-election in 2024. This decision follows a poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump, where Biden's coherence and health were notably questioned. The debate sparked a Democratic revolt, with senior party leaders and donors expressing concerns over Biden's viability as a candidate.
The Democratic Party now faces a scramble to find a new nominee. Potential candidates include Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Harris, due to legal constraints, is seen as a frontrunner, though her favorability ratings lag behind.
Biden's campaign struggled with low polling numbers, particularly regarding his age and mental acuity, which would have made him 86 at the end of a potential second term. His debate performance, marred by moments of confusion, led to calls from prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and even Barack Obama, for Biden to step down.
Biden's exit is reminiscent of Lyndon B. Johnson's 1968 withdrawal amid the Vietnam War and domestic unrest. The upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago is set to be a pivotal event as the party seeks to rally around a new candidate.
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Give the younger generation a chance to make changes. Old guys should advise and get some rest and relaxation.
Good job! Perhaps a woman will be at his chair.... who knows. The reality is that whoever gets the stem, there are a lot of dangers for him/her nowadays.
Very good review of the announcement, what led up to it and what will happen next. There should be an age limit. Trump is almost the same age. The problem with getting this law in place is there are too many old people in office who make the laws! I am 70. I know I would be too old to run for office. I continue to work part-time but am looking forward to giving up a few things more than what I have already given up.
Joe is a good leader
Let Biden breath, he's old and need some rest
Awesome
This is so sad , I really want Joe again
Yeah , that's better for him .
Hope there won't be an assassination attempt this time
Joe is old and unhealthy fr , let competent and youth handle the office
Good for him, let trump prevail
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