The 21st Show

Biden drops out, Democrats look to the future

Produced by Christine Hatfield
 
President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference July 11, 2024, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.

President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference July 11, 2024, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. Jacquelyn Martin / AP Photo

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Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced he would no longer seek reelection. It’s the culmination of a month of conversations that grew out of his performance in last month’s debate against former President Donald Trump.

Shortly after, he threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to take up the Democratic Party’s nomination in November’s election.

We're joined by Linda Kenyon to talk about the announcement and what has happened since then. 

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Linda Kenyon

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