Becker's Healthcare July 22, 2024
President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign July 21 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee to replace him in the 2024 presidential race.
Since the June 27 presidential debate, Mr. Biden has faced concerns over his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election, and pressure from Democratic leaders to drop out had been mounting. He is the first sitting president eligible for reelection to step aside since 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson announced he would not seek a second term.
“While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and...