Mounting Pressure From Democrats Leads To Decision

President Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

Mounting Pressure from Democrats Leads to Decision

After drip-drip-drip calls from elected officials, President Biden has announced he will not seek re-election in 2024.

In a statement posted on his social media account, Biden said, "I have decided not to run for president in 2024. This was not an easy decision, but it is one that I have made after much thought and consultation with my family, my advisors, and myself."

Biden's decision comes after a growing number of Democratic lawmakers and voters have expressed concerns about his age, his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing economic crisis. While Biden remains popular among some Democrats, his approval ratings have declined steadily over the past year, and a recent poll found that a majority of Americans do not want him to run for re-election.

Biden's exit from the race opens up the field for potential Democratic candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker, and Governor Gavin Newsom. It also raises the possibility that a Republican could win the presidency in 2024, as former President Donald Trump has already announced his candidacy.