Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race, a move that could dramatically alter the shape of next year’s contest.
I am ending my campaign for president, President Joe Biden said on social media. It was an honor to serve as your president. I wish I could have rerun for president, but I think it’s time for somebody else to take over.
In his message, he talked about unity and how new leaders are needed to lead the country through the future. He thanked Americans for supporting him throughout his time in office and said he knew he would not have been able to accomplish anything without them. “No matter where we’ve been or come from, leading this great nation has been the honor of my life,” Biden said. “But I believe with every fiber in me that stepping aside is a step forward. This is necessary for us to keep moving our beloved country forward.”
The former vice president also touched on what he considered successes—including battling COVID-19 and turning around an economy hit hard by the pandemic—while admitting more work is needed.
most difficult challenges together
“We met our most difficult challenges together,” he said. “We’ve rebuilt our alliances and restored eroding alliances, done so much more than any thought possible three years ago today this hour.”
Biden’s announcement has set off a wave of strategic planning and speculation within the Democratic Party and beyond it as political insiders consider what will happen next.
Since Vice President Kamala Harris will likely become the Democratic nominee if Biden follows through with his endorsement, her chances hardened considerably Wednesday evening.
Former President Donald Trump weighed in minutes after Biden officially ended his reelection bid by endorsing Harris as best suited to face him next November.
Kamala Harris will be an easy opponent, Trump wrote in a statement reflecting his confidence after recently calling off another White House bid himself last week and anticipation among Democrats who have long eyed Harris as a potent potential foe.
However, some political operatives wonder whether those strengths could be weaknesses for her candidacy, especially if she has to go through an Iowa-like gauntlet of states before facing Trump.
No one can deny Kamala’s
No one can deny Kamala’s qualifications or accomplishments,” said one senior Democratic strategist who is neutral in the 2024 race. “But there is something intangible about her that doesn’t connect with voters.”
Still, Biden remains focused on his current responsibilities and promised the nation he won’t simply quit working because he’s not seeking reelection.
I am here today to announce that I might be speaking to the country’s people later this week,” he stated. “I need my fellow residents to realize this: As president of America, I will paint until my closing day in office. And I will fight for you daily in this place where many things happen.
Joe Biden’s decision marks a turning point in American politics and opens space for new party leaders.
prepares for another election
As it prepares for another election cycle, Washington—and Americans nationwide—will focus on the candidates likely to emerge and what their candidacies might mean for America’s future.
At this moment, Joe Biden will remember how he took charge when everything was at its worst. None can deny that his tenure witnessed the most vigorous attempts ever made by any government to control a pandemic and put an economy back on track. As he retreats from competition, he leaves a message filled with hope and resilience, urging Americans to strive for unity and progress.
political terrain
The political terrain is about to undergo rapid changes, such that within the following months, we should know who among many potential candidates might run for president. Whatever lies ahead in our nation’s future, we should always uphold democracy as a core value, leadership, and service to others, never forgetting these principles during our time together.
