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Biden Drops Out: Kamala Harris Takes the Reins in the Weirdest Political Drama!

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Joe Biden's unexpected exit from the presidential race leaves Kamala Harris in the spotlight! What could that mean for the Democratic Party? #Politics #BidenHarris

In a shocking turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, marking an abrupt end to a storied campaign. Just a few months ago, Biden confidently challenged former president Donald Trump to a series of debates, showcasing his relentless spirit. However, the tides shifted swiftly as health concerns and the complexity of a full campaign during a COVID-19 resurgence evidently weighed on his decision. With Biden stepping back, the Democratic Party is left spinning, searching for a new path forward.

In addition to leaving the race, Biden has publicly endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his successor. Harris has since praised Biden's remarkable legacy and expressed her commitment to rally the Democrats under her banner. This news comes just as Wall Street is seeing modest gains, indicating that investors might be reassessing their strategies in light of this political shakeup. Could a Biden endorsement give Harris the boost she needs, or will the uncertainty of the race drive potential candidates to emerge?

Interestingly, while many Americans may frame Biden's departure as a sign of too much age in politics, this notion has a different embrace across the ocean. In Malaysia, politicians like Mahathir Mohamad have served into their 90s, suggesting that in some parts of the world, experience trumps youth. As Harris gears up for what could be a challenging campaign trail against Trump, she might just find strength in her running mate’s wisdom while analyzing what connections can be leveraged from a seasoned political figure.

With all this drama unfolding, it's easy to get distracted from the bigger picture. The Democratic Party now faces a crucial deadline for selecting a united front to take on Trump, whose strategies continue to reshape the political landscape. As Biden dedicates his efforts to empowering Harris, the need for a clear plan will only grow stronger in the weeks to come. Will we see a wave of inspired Democrats rally behind Harris, or will dark horse candidates rise to the occasion and shift the tide? Stay tuned to find out!

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Joe Biden's withdrawal from election marks abrupt end to storied ... (Financial Times)

In mid-May, Joe Biden issued a blustery challenge to Donald Trump, saying he was willing to debate him twice ahead of the US presidential election in ...

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Kamala Harris hails Joe Biden's legacy in first speech since he quit ... (Aljazeera.com)

Harris lauds Biden for his service to the US in first public appearance since he abruptly abandoned his re-election bid.

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Biden has backed Kamala Harris for President. What happens next ... (BBC News)

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher after Joe Biden exits ... (Livemint)

Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher after Joe Biden exits presidential race, Big Tech shares rebound.

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Can lame duck Joe Biden give legs to Harris campaign in final ... (The Guardian)

President could help Harris win in November, issue executive orders to cut student debt, or he could pardon his son Hunter.

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Harris seeks to rally Democrats after Biden drops out of race (CNN)

President Joe Biden has stepped down as the Democratic Party's nominee and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump.

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Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians (Aljazeera.com)

Age is not an issue for politicians or voters of Malaysia, where Mahathir Mohamad served as prime minister at 92.

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Joe Biden Draws Comparisons to J. Cole After Dropping Out of 2024 ... (Billboard)

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Who could replace Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee? (CBS News)

Shortly after the announcement, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. But other contenders could emerge.

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Joe Biden's 2024 hopes were dashed in the first minutes of the ... (ABC News)

Holed up in Delaware and down bad with COVID-19, Joe Biden decided to do something that no US president has done before: Step aside.

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Markets reassess 'Trump trades' after Joe Biden withdraws from race (Financial Times)

Some wagers associated with a Donald Trump election victory suffer setback.

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Joe Biden tells campaign staff leaving race was right thing to do (BBC News)

The president asked his former campaign to embrace Vice-President Kamala Harris.

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The Guardian view on Joe Biden quitting the race: a fresh start for ... (The Guardian)

Editorial: The president's decision to abandon his bid for re-election gives his party a chance to reinvigorate the campaign and beat Donald Trump.

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Opinion | Joe Biden, My Friend and an American Hero (The New York Times)

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Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race (WIRED)

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would “stand down” from his reelection campaign.

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Joe Biden vows to 'work like hell' for Kamala Harris - as vice ... (Sky News)

Joe Biden has made his first public comments since he announced on Sunday he would be quitting the 2024 White House race and endorsing his vice president.

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The undoing of Joe Biden (Financial Times)

Get our Editor's Digest and other newsletters; Follow topics and set up personalised events; Access Alphaville: our popular markets and finance blog. Register ...

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Joe Biden drops out of election, upending race for White House (BBC News)

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For Joe Biden, who never gave up (The Washington Post)

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Joe Biden has given Democrats a second chance to win the White ... (The Economist)

If they are not to squander it, they must have a proper contest | Leaders.

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By Withdrawing From the Election, Joe Biden Just Taught a Powerful ... (Inc.com)

Joe Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race and giving his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. It's a sad end to an impressive political career ...

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'I'm watching you, kid': Joe Biden dials into Harris's debut to ... (USA TODAY)

Harris's first visit to her campaign headquarters featured a surprise call from Biden. But the lovefest soon turned to an attack on Trump.

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Joe Biden has given America a fighting chance to defeat Donald ... (The Guardian)

Biden has chosen to preserve the prospect of a Democratic victory in November even at the expense of his own ego.

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Joe Biden, Pope Benedict and the humility of stepping down (America Magazine)

When I learned Joe Biden had dropped out of the race, my mind immediately shot back to Feb. 11, 2013, when another Catholic leader, Pope Benedict XVI ...

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See Van Jones' emotional reaction to Biden withdrawing | CNN ... (CNN)

CNN senior political commentator Van Jones discusses President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.

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