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US President Joe Biden Ends Re-election Bid, Shakes Up 2024 Race

July 21, 2024

US President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election, a decision that dramatically alters the 2024 presidential race just four months before the November elections. In a statement on X, Biden expressed his intention to focus on his duties for the remainder of his term and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as his preferred successor. This unexpected move leaves the Democratic Party scrambling to nominate a new candidate. The roll-call vote to formally nominate Biden, scheduled for after 1 August, may now be cancelled. The Democratic National Convention, set to take place in Chicago from 19 to 22 August, will see delegates released to vote for a new candidate. Biden’s decision follows weeks of pressure from fellow Democrats after a poor debate performance against Republican candidate Donald Trump in late June raised concerns about his mental fitness and ability to secure another victory. Despite his initial resistance, the 81-year-old president ultimately chose to step aside. pic.twitter.com/RMIRvlSOYw — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024 Biden’s withdrawal from the race paves the way for Vice-President Kamala Harris to potentially become the party’s nominee. In his announcement, Biden praised Harris, stating, “My…


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