Biden Expresses Intent to Withdraw from Candidacy Through X Statement
Controversy Over Cognitive Abilities Ignited; Just 24 Days After Debate Victory
Unprecedented Move in US History with Incumbent President Dropping Re-election Bid
Who Will Be the Next Candidate? Harris Says “Will Defeat Trump”,
President Joe Biden of the United States is delivering a speech at the NAACP’s 115th-anniversary assembly held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on the 16th. Las Vegas=AP News,
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, ‘With just 107 days until the US presidential election in November, President Joe Biden of the United States shocked the political scene by abruptly withdrawing from the Democratic presidential candidacy. Leaving only the official nomination process for the presidential candidate, the incumbent president officially renouncing his re-election bid is unprecedented in US history. Faced with an unprecedented crisis, the Democratic Party plans to select a new presidential candidate within weeks in order to reconsolidate their wavering support base.’,
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First Defeat of Incumbent President in a Primary Election
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, ‘President Biden announced his withdrawal from the re-election bid through his X statement this afternoon, stating, “While my intention was to challenge for re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of both the party and the nation to step aside and focus solely on fulfilling my duty as president for the remainder of my term.”‘,
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, ‘It is unprecedented in US history for an incumbent president to withdraw from a challenge despite securing a majority of party delegates and leaving only the official candidate selection process remaining. Former President Lyndon B. Johnson, for example, declared his candidacy for the presidential election in November 1968, but withdrew from the primary within the same year in March.’,
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82-Year-Old Biden, the Oldest President, Faces Resignation Calls Immediately After Debate
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, ‘The trigger for President Biden’s resignation was the first presidential debate on July 27. As the oldest president at 82, he was embroiled in controversies over his health and cognitive abilities as he stuttered during the debate and made irrelevant remarks midway through his speech. Up to this day, more than 30 members of the House and Senate in the Democratic Party have publicly called for his resignation, leading to a rapid decline in internal party support.’,
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, “Moreover, pressure escalated within the party as former President Trump was hailed as a ‘hero’ of the Republican Party after surviving an assassination attempt just days before the Republican National Convention on the 13th. Influential figures in the Democratic Party, such as former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also turned against Biden. Ultimately, after just 24 days since the debate, President Biden gave up on his determination to continue.”,
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President Joe Biden uploaded a statement announcing his resignation from the Democratic presidential candidacy on social networking service X on the 21st. X screen capture,
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Democrats to Select New Candidate Within Weeks… “Vice President Harris is Top Choice”
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, ‘With President Biden’s resignation from the candidacy, the Democratic Party will now select a new candidate. Jaime Harrison, the chair of the DNC, stated in a release that they will conduct a transparent and orderly process to select a candidate who can defeat Donald Trump in November. The Democratic Party plans to hold an online candidate selection process next month before hosting a national convention in Chicago, Illinois, from the 19th to the 22nd.’,
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, ‘Potential candidates within the party include Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.’,
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, ‘Among them, Vice President Harris, who symbolizes a Black and Asian female candidate, is mentioned as the top choice due to her symbolic significance and ability to utilize the Democratic Party’s existing electoral funds and organization. President Biden wrote in a separate statement on this day, “Today, I express my full support and endorsement for Kamala to become our party’s candidate.” In response, Vice President Harris stated, “I will become the presidential candidate and defeat Trump.”‘,
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