In the world of American politics, the announcement of a presidential candidacy is a monumental moment. It marks the start of the presidential campaign that will test the mettle of the candidate and the support of their party.
Biden, 82, is the oldest active US president. Four years ago, around this time, Biden started his election campaign against Donald Trump, from which he came out successful and the Biden-Harris duo won. Over the past few months, many within the Democratic Party reported that Joe Biden would once again run for president. Yet, many reporters have tried to hear it from the President himself and have failed to receive a straightforward answer. Biden has announced that he “intends” to run, but his party is not ready to announce it publicly. In his latest appearance, he told reporters that the candidacy status will become clear “relatively soon.”
Several anonymous sources and reports have announced that Biden intends to announce his presidential re-election and the start of his campaign sometime on Tuesday this week. The sources claim that the day of the announcement might change, but there is a strong chance that Biden will announce his run this week.
As we are waiting patiently for the most popular and important Democratic option to make his run official and start the campaign, many other candidates are out in the open, trying their best to land a shot at the White House.
“The atmosphere surrounding Joe Biden running for reelection feels like a flashback to the last time a Democrat lost to Donald Trump for not taking him seriously enough,” said Brendan Buck, an ex-GOP operative in an interview with MSNBC.
The Biden administration’s hesitation on this matter and their lack of 100% confidence regarding reelection can only be due to two factors:
Joe Biden's inability to stand up in front of a crowd and get through a sentence properly has made the public question their reality. This is simply the reason why Joe Biden is rapidly losing popularity amongst his party and the people of America. Simply by searching "Joe Biden gaffes," you will be presented with many results. There are even compilation videos of Joe Biden gaffes. It is truly an embarrassing time for the United States.
Joe Biden is 82 years old. If he gets re-elected, he will be 86 at the end of the four-year term. The Democratic party cannot be sure if Biden has the ability to go on until 2028. According to the latest USA TODAY/Suffolk University polls, Kennedy took about 14% of Biden's voters, leaving only a portion of voters confident in Biden.
Here we have the question of why they don't just announce that Kamala Harris will run for the election instead since other candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. might take over the race, this election, we are witnessing a close race between the candidates, and their power to harness the love and attention of people will be the real key to leadership.
The reports claim that Biden will announce his candidacy with a video to end the wait for the announcement.
In conclusion, Joe Biden's candidacy for the 2024 presidential election is a hotly debated topic among political analysts and voters. While some argue that his age and perceived lack of energy may affect his ability to govern effectively, others point to his experience, empathy, and steady leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic as evidence of his fitness for the job.
Biden's domestic policy agenda, which includes investing in infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and addressing climate change, has garnered widespread support among Democrats and some Republicans. However, his handling of foreign policy issues, such as the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, has drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle.
As the election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Biden will choose to seek reelection and if he will face a strong challenger from within his own party or from the Republican party. Nonetheless, his candidacy will undoubtedly be shaped by the ongoing debates around key issues such as healthcare, climate change, immigration, and social justice.
Regardless of the outcome, the 2024 presidential election will be a critical moment in American history, and the choice of the next leader of the free world will have far-reaching consequences for the nation and the world at large.
