Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the presidential race on Sunday, July 21, was widely anticipated. The odds of him defeating Republican candidate Donald Trump were seen as slim to none.
His lackluster performance in the CNN presidential debate in June served as a clear indicator that his campaign was faltering. Furthermore, Biden’s mix-up of the names of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both engaged in a conflict, was regarded as an international embarrassment.
The Democratic Party had come to terms with the inevitable defeat with Biden at the helm. There is now an arguably overly optimistic hope that Vice President Kamala Harris will be able to secure the White House for another four years.
As Harris assumes this role and is thrust into the presidential spotlight, it’s important to remember that she has previously run for the highest office in the land.
In 2019, she launched a year-long campaign for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. Despite an encouraging start, her polling numbers plateaued around 10% before she ultimately dropped out of the race in December of that year.
Following Biden’s announcement, social media users circulated a clip labeled “that ended Kamala’s first presidential campaign.”
This video featured Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticizing Harris’s actions as Attorney General of California.
Here is the clip that ended Kamala’s first presidential campaign, X do your thing, make sure everyone sees this pic.twitter.com/5EeARifyLo
— Harrison Krank (@HarrisonKrank) July 21, 2024
The decision by Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race marks a significant turning point in American politics.
It reflects not only on his own candidacy but also on the challenges faced by the Democratic Party as they seek to unseat Donald Trump and win back control of the White House.
In many ways, Biden’s withdrawal was expected. His campaign had struggled to gain traction from early on, with concerns about his age and electability dogging him throughout his bid for the presidency.
With Biden out of the race, attention now turns to Kamala Harris and her prospects as a potential candidate for president.
As vice president, Harris is well-placed to step into this role and has already been touted as a key figure within the party. However, her previous campaign for president did not culminate in success, leaving questions about her ability to mobilize support on a national scale.
The upcoming months are likely to see significant shifts within Democratic circles as new candidates emerge and existing contenders jostle for position.
The party faces a critical moment as it seeks to coalesce around a viable candidate.
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