The decision of a presidential candidate to resign before a presidential election is unprecedented in American history.
The announcement by 81-year-old President Joe Biden, the oldest president to date, that he will not seek re-election has sent shockwaves through the political landscape.
Biden made the announcement on the 21st following intense pressure from senior members of the Democratic Party. This development marks a significant shift in the country’s political trajectory.
The Democratic Party’s candidate for the American presidential election, scheduled for November, is being reconsidered.
There is growing uncertainty surrounding the choice, with speculation that Vice President Kamala Harris could emerge as a leading contender.
Despite initially planning to run as Biden’s vice presidential candidate again, there are indications that Harris may seek the presidential nomination.
President Biden, who previously expressed his intention to run for re-election, faced mounting pressure to step down from the presidential race.
This call came from more than 30 prominent members of the ruling Democratic Party, prompting Biden to change course and withdraw from the campaign.
Biden’s Notice During Quarantine
Biden, who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, issued this statement while in quarantine. There has been a robust discussion within the party regarding President Biden’s perceived lack of assertiveness during the live televised debate held on June 27 with the Republican Party’s presidential candidate, former American President Donald Trump.
Some party members have raised concerns about Biden’s delayed and seemingly diluted responses, suggesting that his candidate’s viewpoint was not effectively communicated during the debate.
During the recent NATO conference, there was internal criticism within the Democratic party for incorrectly introducing Vice President Kamala Harris as Donald Trump and misidentifying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Putin.
Some Democratic party representatives expressed concerns about President Biden’s mental acuity given these incidents.
The American media extensively covered these events, leading to detrimental effects on the president’s election campaign. Campaign personnel emphatically stated that Biden was unsuitable for the presidential candidacy due to these concerns.
President Biden’s age and failing memory
Allegations regarding President Biden’s advanced age and declining memory have surged in recent times. Reports in the American media have even suggested that he has forgotten the date of his son’s passing. These developments have sparked discussions about President Biden’s fitness for presidential candidacy.
Lloyd Daggett was the first member of the Democratic Party to publicly call for the resignation of the presidential candidacy. He made this request on July 2.
He argued that if President Biden runs in the next presidential election, he will likely face a significant defeat because polls indicate that the Republican Party’s presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has an advantage in winning the next presidential election.
Leading Democratic Party members Adam Schiff, former Speaker of Congress Nancy Pelosi, and former Democratic Party President Obama have also advised President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.
Ready to make a unique statement to the nation
President Biden has taken to his ‘X’ social media account to announce his withdrawal from the upcoming presidential election. He expressed his deep intention to run for president again in his statement.
Still, he ultimately decided to withdraw from the race in consideration of the needs of his party and country.
The message also conveyed his commitment to fulfilling his presidency’s future responsibilities and tasks. Additionally, Biden is expected to address the nation later this week to provide further details and insights into his decision.
Biden’s request to join Kamala Harris
In a public statement, President Biden expressed his admiration and support for Vice President Kamala Harris, urging the American public to stand behind her.
Many observers view Biden’s endorsement as a significant indication that Kamala Harris is strongly positioned to be named the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
If she secures the nomination, Harris would make history as the first African American and Asian American woman to be nominated by the Democratic Party for the presidency.
In addition to Biden’s support, there have been widespread reports of significant backing for Vice President Harris from within the Democratic Party.
As a result of Biden’s decision not to run for the presidency, there are indications that public support for the Democratic Party’s presidential campaign has experienced a noticeable upturn.
A challenge to Trump
Kamala Harris is currently enjoying high popularity and is seen as a strong candidate for the Democratic Party in the presidential race. This positions her as a formidable opponent for the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump.
While it is premature to make definite projections, Trump has suggested that if he cannot participate in the presidential election, he may feel unable to govern the country effectively.
