Harris is now poised to claim the Democratic nomination following Biden’s exit, reshaping the landscape of the 2024 race.
In a recent statement, Sen. Joe Manchin declared that he will not challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination now that President Joe Biden has stepped down. Despite considering re-registering to compete against Harris, the West Virginia senator confirmed to CBS News on Monday that he will not be entering the race. With additional endorsements pouring in on Monday, the list of potential rivals to Harris is rapidly dwindling, leaving her as the sole candidate in the running. Since Biden’s departure on Sunday, Harris has been working swiftly to secure Democratic delegates for her White House campaign.
Biden’s sudden decision to withdraw was finalized on Sunday. His staff was aware of this development just moments before it was publicly announced.
President Joe Biden had never intended to drop out of the race. Until his announcement to step aside Sunday, he was fully committed to continuing his campaign. Plans for fundraisers, events, and travel in the upcoming weeks were already in motion. However, despite publicly maintaining his stance, Biden was privately reflecting on recent setbacks, his three-year tenure as president, and the entirety of his extensive political career. Ultimately, the decision to withdraw was made by the President alone, quietly from his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
With Biden out of the race, Harris now has the opportunity to reset the 2024 campaign against Donald Trump.
The presidential race, which was initially expected to be a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, has taken an unexpected turn after Biden’s exit and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. This decision significantly alters the dynamics of the race in terms of race, age, and gender. Trump, who was previously the second oldest candidate in the race, is now the oldest. In addition, after years of employing divisive rhetoric, the former President is likely to face off against a woman of color who is the daughter of immigrants.
Following Biden’s announcement, Trump’s campaign swiftly shifted its focus to Harris.
Donald Trump’s campaign has spent the past year and a half targeting Joe Biden, critiquing his policies, highlighting his mistakes, and anticipating a rematch they believed they were winning. Moreover, they had been preparing for the possibility of Biden dropping out and were ready with a range of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. These attacks were promptly unleashed after Biden’s surprise announcement of his withdrawal from the race. Shortly thereafter, Biden endorsed Harris, who began garnering support from Democrats to be their nominee. This last-minute shakeup presents new challenges for Trump’s campaign, which had previously been centered around contrasting Trump’s vitality and mental acuity with Biden’s.
The sudden developments have fundamentally altered the course of the presidential race.
President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to step down from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate against Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. This shift has disrupted a race that had seemed largely predetermined for over a year. Since Biden’s disastrous debate performance in June, the Democratic party has been grappling with internal turmoil. However, Sunday marked a turning point as Democrats rallied behind Harris, with numerous members of Congress and Senators endorsing her.
Biden’s exit introduces uncertainty in foreign policy matters.
Joe Biden’s exit from the U.S. presidential race introduces increased uncertainty on a global scale, especially as Western leaders face complex challenges such as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, a rising China, and the surge of far-right movements in Europe. With a political career spanning five decades, Biden had established personal relationships with several foreign leaders that potential Democratic replacements may not match. The breadth of foreign policy issues awaiting the next U.S. president underscores the significance of the developments in Washington for the international community.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu navigates political complexities in the aftermath of Biden’s withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trip to Washington carries heightened political risks as he leaves behind a volatile war to deliver a delicate speech before a joint session of Congress. Netanyahu’s departure coincides with the uncertainty following Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race. Amid efforts to negotiate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, concerns are mounting about the conflict spreading to Lebanon and Yemen. Netanyahu’s speech could potentially disrupt the political landscape on both sides of the Atlantic, with the risks further compounded by Biden’s decision to bow out of the race.
Israel orders evacuation in Gaza as the toll of the war surpasses 39,000 Palestinians.
The Israeli military has instructed the evacuation of a segment in Gaza designated as a humanitarian zone due to the presence of Hamas militants in the area. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to the U.S. to meet with President Joe Biden and address Congress regarding the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that new Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the death toll exceeding 39,000 Palestinians. The situation remains tense as cease-fire negotiations continue.
Delta Air Lines faces ongoing challenges following a technical outage.
Delta Air Lines and other airlines continue to grapple with operational disruptions following a faulty software update that caused widespread technological failures, leading to flight cancellations. Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, acknowledged that efforts to restore operations are ongoing, with over 3,500 Delta and Delta Connection flights being canceled. Delta has been providing waivers to affected passengers as they work to resolve the issues.
The Democratic party reacts to Biden’s decision and looks ahead.
Voters across the country have responded with relief and optimism to President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In his public letter on Sunday, Biden announced his exit and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. While many voters expressed support for Harris, some indicated preferences for other candidates, such as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Recent polling data revealed that a majority of Democrats believed Biden should step aside, with confidence in Harris as a potential replacement.
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