Biden to step down as Democratic presidential nomineePresident Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee, ending weeks of hand-wringing among party leaders who urged him to leave the race after a disastrous debate performance left many Democrats fearing he was too old for office and unable to defeat former President Donald Trump. The groundwork for a last-minute presidential nominee switch-up began in June, when the 81-year-old Biden appeared weak and flustered in a debate against Trump, sending a jolt of panic among Democrats. Biden also faced backlash, particularly from young voters and voters of color, for his handling of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Biden’s decision to step aside echoed the actions 56 years earlier of another Democratic president who held office during a turbulent time. President Biden should do the same.”©2024 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 21, 2024 18:51 UTC