Biden May Withdraw from the presidential race

U.S. President Joe Biden, following a poor debate performance last week, has told close aides that he might withdraw from the upcoming election if he fails to convince the public that he is capable of continuing as president in the coming days.

The first presidential debate between the 81-year-old Biden and 78-year-old former President Donald Trump took place last week, ahead of the November 5 election. During the debate, Biden appeared to struggle, mixing up his words, forgetting his points, and occasionally mumbling, which fueled concerns about his age.

With the election just four months away, Biden’s poor performance has caused panic among the Democratic Party and its voters. Prestigious newspapers in the U.S., Biden’s campaign donors, and concerned Democrats have called for him to withdraw from the presidential race.

Resisting these calls, Biden’s hopes seem to be waning. According to The New York Times, Biden has told his close aides that if he cannot convince voters in the coming days that he is ready for the presidency, his candidacy might not continue.

If Biden were to withdraw, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be nominated as the candidate. Other potential candidates include:

– Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

– Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

– Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro

– Georgia Senator Raphael G. Warnock