The unexpected announcement from US President Joe Biden on November 5 that he will not seek re-election in the 2024 presidential elections has shaken Washington. Biden emphasized the importance of focusing on his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
Despite receiving support from Democratic Party leaders and former President Barack Obama praising his decision as a patriotic move, some Republicans, like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, have called for Biden to resign, arguing that stepping down as a candidate invalidates the votes of millions of Americans.
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Biden, with both the President and influential figures like the Clintons endorsing her. Democratic delegates will have the final say at the Democratic National Convention in August on who will be the party’s nominee for the upcoming election.
With the political landscape shifting, the focus now turns to the future of the Democratic Party and who will lead the charge in the 2024 presidential race.
Edited by: Kristin Zeier