Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race
Breaking News: July 21, 2024
Democrats Scramble for New Candidate
In a stunning decision, President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. The move comes after months of speculation and pressure from some within the Democratic Party to step aside.
Biden, who is 82, has faced questions about his age and health. He has also been criticized for his handling of the economy and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement released Sunday, Biden said that he had decided to drop out after "much deliberation." He said that he believes that it is time for a "new generation" of leadership.
Biden's decision is a major blow to the Democratic Party. He was widely seen as the frontrunner in the race and his withdrawal leaves the party scrambling for a new candidate.
Thirty-seven congressional Democrats, including independent Sen. Joe Manchin, had previously called on Biden to drop out of the race. They argued that he was too old and too out of touch to be an effective leader.
No sitting president has dropped out of a presidential race since Grover Cleveland in 1897.
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