An intriguing twist has emerged in the U.S. presidential election. Current President Joe Biden has withdrawn his name from the upcoming presidential race. It has come to light that he will not seek re-election as President of the United States. This announcement was confirmed by Biden himself through a letter. Furthermore, Biden will address the nation next week.
Speculations Have Been Ongoing
For a long time, there were speculations about whether Biden would run for the presidency again. These discussions included rumors about his health conditions, suggesting he might not run due to health reasons. These speculations were laid to rest on Sunday when Biden officially announced his decision.
Biden Stumbled During Live Debate
The talk of Biden stepping out of the presidential race gained momentum after he faltered during a live debate with Trump. The first live debate between Republican and Democratic candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, had taken place, during which Trump appeared more dominant. This led to speculations in political circles, media, and among the public that Biden should step down from the race.
Biden's Campaign Committee Insisted He Wouldn’t Quit
Following the debate, the New York Times editorial suggested that President Biden should step down from the race for the sake of the country. This prompted some factions to call for Biden to withdraw, but Biden and his campaign committee responded by stating they were not ready to concede and would not step down from the race.
Poor Performance in Debate Against Trump
During the live TV debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Biden’s performance was notably poor. He froze several times and often stumbled over his words. He failed to effectively counter Trump’s accusations. This led to murmurs that Biden might not be able to defeat Trump in the current condition.
Who Will Be the Democratic Candidate?
Biden's decision comes as major Democratic leaders and his supporters were urging him to withdraw. Following Biden’s announcement, the big question now is who will be the Democratic candidate in his place?
At 81 years old, Biden is reportedly suffering from memory problems. He has not appeared very active in recent events, leading to disappointment among his supporters regarding his candidacy. Within the party and among its supporters, there were suggestions that Kamala Harris could be the presidential candidate instead of Biden.
Joe Biden Endorses Kamala Harris
In an Ex post, President Biden stated, "My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and will focus entirely on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My first decision as the party’s candidate in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as my Vice President, and it remains my best decision to date."
