United States General Election 2024

[Sreenivasulu Angayreddy]

Joe Biden Withdraws

• On July 21, 2023, US President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race, following significant pressure from prominent Democrats.

• Concerns Over Age and Performance: Biden’s recent debate performance against Donald Trump heightened concerns about his age and capabilities, leading to diminished confidence in his campaign among party members.

• Impact on Democratic Party: Biden’s withdrawal leaves the Democratic Party with the crucial task of selecting a viable candidate for the upcoming election.

• Kamala Harris as Successor: Vice President Kamala Harris, at 59 years old, emerges as the most likely successor despite her low approval ratings posing a challenge against Trump.

• Biden’s Background: Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942, has had a long political career, including 36 years as a senator from Delaware and significant contributions like the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.