After deciding not to seek a second term, The Delaware News Journal thanks President Biden for his decades of service, highlighting his pandemic leadership, economic recovery, and more.Insert Preheader
After deciding not to seek a second term, The Delaware News Journal thanks President Biden for his decades of service, highlighting his pandemic leadership, economic recovery, and more.
Biden finalized his decision to withdraw at his Rehoboth Beach home on Saturday with close advisers, notifying his staff and Harris just minutes before the public announcement.
Read President Biden's statement as he announces his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee.
Harris expressed her honor at being endorsed by Biden, praised his leadership and legacy, and committed to earning the Democratic nomination and defeating Trump in the election.
About a week before Biden announced he wouldn't seek reelection, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly emerged as a top candidate to beat Trump, raising questions if we will see him run for VP.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declined to discuss hypotheticals about joining the presidential race, emphasizing his commitment to serving as governor.
Trump's divisive response to Biden's withdrawal missed a chance to demonstrate leadership and set a positive example, reinforcing concerns about his inability to unify the country.
Republicans, including Trump and Vance, called Biden's withdrawal "a shock to the country" and labeled his presidency as "the worst in history," with some urging his immediate resignation.
Obama praised Biden as a consequential president with remarkable achievements and character, commending his decision to step down as a testament to his patriotism and selflessness.
VP Kamala Harris became the leading Democratic candidate in betting markets after Biden dropped out, while Trump's odds lengthened but he remains the overall favorite.
Harris must maintain a unified campaign team, clear messaging, and secure funding to avoid repeating the disorganization and financial issues that led to her 2020 campaign problems.
A Michigan poll shows Trump with a 7-point lead over Biden, reflecting Trump's growing support in battleground states and his significant edge even in traditionally Democratic regions.
Sorkin proposed a dramatic scenario where Democrats nominate Mitt Romney at their convention to unite against Trump, showcasing bipartisan sacrifice and country over party.
Ryan Rusak questions what Harris and other Democrats knew about Biden's decline and when they knew it, suggesting Democrats will now face scrutiny over their handling of his condition.
RFK Jr. declared the race a "two-man contest" between him and Trump after Biden's withdrawal, criticizing the Democrats for hiding Biden's mental decline and possibly favoring Harris.
Joe Manchin is considering re-registering as a Democrat and potentially running for president, even as Democrats begin to unite around Kamala Harris following Biden's exit.
In 2020, Kamala Harris was a trailblazing politician with numerous firsts, including being the first Black woman elected as California's district attorney and the first Indian American senator.
With Biden out of the 2024 race, polls show Harris trailing Trump by 2 points in a head-to-head matchup, and by 6 points when independent candidate RFK Jr. is included.
Ahead of a Monday hearing, bipartisan lawmakers are calling for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation after revelations that the agency denied security requests for Trump.
Vance's political stance, blaming the government for the working class's woes, contradicts his success story facilitated by US institutions, as he shifts from crediting his Mamaw to running for VP.
Senator Hawley alleges that most of Trump's security detail at a rally were Homeland Security Investigations agents, not Secret Service, leading to protocol lapses.
Suncor Energy's Base Plant oilsands mine faces a potential 10-day shutdown due to extreme weather, risking over $560 million in losses and highlighting increased production risks.