Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
Devastating Debate Performance Cited as Deciding Factor
Dems Left in Disarray, Buttigieg Emerges as Favorite
WASHINGTON (CBS News) -- President Biden has decided to drop out of the presidential race, he announced Sunday upending the Democratic primary just six months before the first nominating contests.
Biden's disastrous performance at a June 27 CNN debate during which the president spoke softly, carried a glazed-over look and, at one point, forgot his own name is being cited as the deciding factor in his decision to withdraw.
Biden's withdrawal leaves the Democratic field in disarray and without a clear front-runner. Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who has been steadily rising in the polls, is now considered the favorite for the nomination.
In a statement announcing his decision, Biden said, "It is with a heavy heart that I宣布I am withdrawing my candidacy for President of the United States."
"I have dedicated my life to public service," Biden said. "And I believe that public service is about more than holding office. It's about serving the people of this country and making a difference in their lives."
"I have concluded that I can no longer serve the people of this country as President," Biden said. "And I believe that it is in the best interests of the country for me to step aside and allow someone else to lead the Democratic Party."
Biden's withdrawal is a major blow to the Democratic Party, which is already struggling to unite behind a single candidate.
The party is now left with a crowded field of candidates who are all vying for the nomination.
Buttigieg, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont are all considered to be top contenders.
However, Buttigieg is now the clear favorite, and he is likely to face increased pressure from his rivals in the coming weeks.
Biden's withdrawal is also a major setback for his supporters, who had hoped that he would be able to defeat President Donald Trump in 2020.
However, Biden's poor debate performance and declining poll numbers made it clear that he was not a viable candidate.
Biden's withdrawal is a reminder that anything can happen in politics.
Just a few months ago, Biden was considered the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.
However, his disastrous debate performance changed everything, and he is now out of the race.
It is a reminder that anything can happen in politics, and that even the most experienced candidates can be defeated.
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