Biden Drops Out of 2024 Race
Stunning Decision Leaves Democrats Scrambling
President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek a second term in the 2024 presidential election.
The decision, which came as a surprise to many, has plunged the Democratic Party into uncertainty and chaos.
Biden, 81, has faced increasing pressure to step aside as concerns about his age and declining cognitive functions have mounted. In recent months, several close to the president have said they believe he has begun to doubt his ability to win re-election.
Thirty-seven congressional Democrats, including independent Sen. Joe Manchin, have endorsed other candidates for the presidency. A recent poll showed Biden's approval rating had dropped to 42%, the lowest point of his presidency.
The president's decision is expected to set off a scramble among Democrats to find a candidate who can unite the party and defeat the Republican nominee.
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