President Joe Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race

It’s official. President Joe Biden is dropping out of the Presidential race.& Biden made the announcement nearly a month after his first debate against Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. During that debate, the 81-year-old incumbent appeared listless and, at times, incoherent, sparking concerns over his age and ability to lead the United States for another four years. His performance sparked panic among the Democratic Party’s upper ranks, with prominent leaders split over whether the President should step down. As of Sunday afternoon, it appears that Biden has heeded that call.& “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden announced in a statement posted to X.& pic.twitter.com/RMIRvlSOYw — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024 Influential Democratic leaders across the country, from Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to former President Barack Obama and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, have privately urged Biden to reconsider...