President Joe Biiden decision to withdraw
President Joe Biden will address the nation on his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate. Despite stepping aside, Biden’s legacy and accomplishments will be a significant focus of Harris’s campaign as she runs to continue his agenda.
Biden’s single term and his choice to not seek re-election will be closely tied to Harris’s performance in the November election. In his Oval Office address, Biden will highlight his administration’s achievements in domestic legislation, international alliances, and democracy defense. His decision to bow out reflects his understanding of the stakes involved and his support for Harris to carry forward his legacy.
Advantages over potential challenges
The endorsement of Harris gives her an advantage over potential challengers, allowing her to campaign on Biden’s successes. Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky noted that if Harris wins, Biden will be seen as a champion of democracy for stepping aside to counter Trump. However, if Harris loses, questions may arise about whether Biden should have stepped down earlier.
Comparisons are being made to former Vice President Al Gore’s 2000 presidential run, where Gore distanced himself from President Bill Clinton due to the latter’s scandal. In contrast, Harris has been a vocal supporter of Biden’s policies, making any distancing challenging. She now has the task of winning the election with the Biden political machine she has inherited.
Biden accomplishments praised by Harris
During a campaign staff meeting, Harris praised Biden’s accomplishments over the past three and a half years, calling them unmatched in modern history. Meanwhile, Trump and his allies have already begun attacking Harris by tying her to Biden’s record, criticizing high inflation and border policies.
Biden assured his former campaign staffers that he would still be involved in campaigning and fundraising for Harris, albeit at a reduced pace. His role in the campaign will be determined by Harris’s advisors, who must balance his involvement with the public’s perception of his fitness for office.
Biden’s allies emphasize that his place in history is secure regardless of the election outcome. Representative Steven Horsford highlighted Biden’s victory in 2020 as a crucial moment that protected the nation from another Trump presidency. Matt Bennett of the think tank Third Way predicted that history would judge Biden favorably for his presidential actions.
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