Former Vice President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the US presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. This decision comes after pressure from party leaders, including a pivotal call from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who indicated that Biden’s campaign did not have a viable path forward.
FRANCE 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson, reporting from Washington, DC, noted that Biden had been reluctant to withdraw from the race. However, Pelosi’s assessment that staying in the race would jeopardize the Democrats’ chances in down-ballot races for the House and Senate ultimately convinced him to step aside.
Biden’s decision to drop out of the race highlights the intense pressure and strategic calculations that are inherent in the presidential campaign process. As the Democratic Party seeks to unite and rally behind a single candidate to challenge the incumbent President, every move and decision becomes critical in shaping the political landscape.
With Biden out of the race, all eyes are now on Vice President Kamala Harris as she takes on the role of the Democratic Party’s nominee. The coming months leading up to the election will undoubtedly be filled with twists and turns as the presidential race continues to unfold.
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