Joe Biden Has Just Dropped Out of the 2024 Presidential Race — Here’s What That Means for the Election
Mere days after US President Joe Biden revealed he had COVID-19, and after weeks of campaigning, he has now announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race.
When Did He Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race?
Biden made the announcement on July 21 from his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
He announced on the website X, formerly known as Twitter, saying “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
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Does This Mean the Only Option Is Former Us President Donald Trump?
No, that’s not the case. However, delegates to the Democratic National Convention will officially choose a new nominee next month.
NBC News even outlined what could happen if this event occurred. “If there’s a vacancy on the national ticket after Biden officially secures the nomination… it’s possible the party could vote to change any of the rules around candidate replacement. And if it comes to pass after the convention, it’s possible state laws could complicate efforts to replace Biden on specific ballots.”
Who Will Replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Candidate?
As of right now, many eyes are now on Vice President Kamala Harris as the next candidate since he has publicly endorsed her.
However, per USA Today, many are also looking at Democratic governors such as Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Gavin Newsom of California.
Yet again, 2024 is hitting us with curveballs.
Has a Sitting President Dropped Out of Election in the Past?
Yes, actually. Lyndon B Johnson opted out of running in 1968 during a live broadcast on March 31, 1968, per History.
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