Biden Drops Out of Race, Scrambling the Campaign for the White House

President Withdraws Under Pressure from Fellow Democrats

By Peter Nicholas and Dareh Gregorian

WEB July 21 2024 1054 AM PDT Updated July 21 2024 517 PM PDT

President Joe Biden has made the stunning decision to pull out of the 2024 presidential race, plunging the Democratic Party into an uncertain future just months before the election. The president's withdrawal comes after months of declining poll numbers and pressure from fellow Democrats who questioned his ability to win re-election.

Biden's decision is a major blow to the Democratic Party, which is now scrambling to find a replacement candidate. Several potential contenders have already expressed interest in the nomination, but it remains unclear who will emerge as the frontrunner. The president's withdrawal also gives Republicans a major boost, as they now have a clear path to victory in November.

Biden's decision to drop out of the race is a major turning point in the 2024 presidential campaign. The Democratic Party is now facing a difficult choice: find a new candidate who can unite the party and defeat the Republicans, or risk losing the White House in November.