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Joe Biden Shocks the Nation by Dropping Out of Election: What's Next?

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Breaking news: Joe Biden's unexpected decision to withdraw from the election has sent shockwaves through the political world. Find out what happens next!

Joe Biden's sudden exit from the election has completely upended the race for the White House. After a political career spanning over 50 years, Biden made the surprising move to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, leaving many supporters and opponents stunned. The decision has sparked speculation and uncertainty about the Democratic nominee and the upcoming election.

World leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have reacted to Biden's departure from the presidential race, highlighting his decades of public service. Biden's choice to step aside has not only shifted the political landscape but also underscored the theme of humility in leadership, drawing parallels to Pope Benedict XVI's resignation in 2013.

As Biden's supporters grapple with the news, the spotlight now shifts to the future of the Democratic Party. The void left by Biden's withdrawal raises questions about who will emerge as a prominent figure in the 2024 election. While Vice President Kamala Harris has received Biden's endorsement, other potential contenders could step into the spotlight, reshaping the dynamics of the race.

In a surprising twist of events, age has become a non-issue for politicians and voters, as highlighted by the case of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served at the age of 92. Biden's decision to prioritize the Democratic victory in November over his personal ambitions has given America a fighting chance against Donald Trump, showcasing an extraordinary example of selflessness in politics.

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Joe Biden drops out of election, upending race for White House (BBC News)

US President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate, ...

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For Joe Biden, who never gave up (The Washington Post)

In a political career of more than half a century, he never stopped looking for one more hand to shake.

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Joe Biden, Pope Benedict and the humility of stepping down (America Magazine)

When I learned Joe Biden had dropped out of the race, my mind immediately shot back to Feb. 11, 2013, when another Catholic leader, Pope Benedict XVI ...

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Joe Biden has stepped aside: what happens next? (Financial Times)

The president's decision to drop out of the US election will trigger a rush to endorse a new Democratic candidate.

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Joe Biden has given America a fighting chance to defeat Donald ... (The Guardian)

Biden has chosen to preserve the prospect of a Democratic victory in November even at the expense of his own ego.

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US election 2024 live: Joe Biden drops out of race, endorses ... (Aljazeera.com)

The 81-year-old incumbent had faced calls to withdraw since his shaky debate performance last month against Donald Trump.

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World leaders react to Biden's decision to exit presidential race (The Guardian)

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk and UK PM Keir Starmer among US allies to pay tribute to US president's decades of public service.

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By Withdrawing From the Election, Joe Biden Just Taught a Powerful ... (Inc.com)

Joe Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race, and giving his support to vice president Kamala Harris. It's a sad end to an impressive political ...

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Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians (Aljazeera.com)

Age is not an issue for politicians or voters of Malaysia, where Mahathir Mohamad served as prime minister at 92.

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Opinion | Joe Biden's Extraordinary Example of Dropping Out (The New York Times)

In the hours and days to come, many political observers will say that President Biden was backed into a corner and had no choice but to end his re-election ...

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Who could replace Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee? (CBS News)

Shortly after the announcement, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. But other contenders could emerge.

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Markets reassess 'Trump trades' after Joe Biden withdraws from race (Financial Times)

Some wagers associated with a Donald Trump election victory suffer setback.

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The undoing of Joe Biden (Financial Times)

โ€œIt's up to the president to decide if he is going to run,โ€ Nancy Pelosi told MSNBC on July 10, smiling past Joe Biden's insistence a day earlier that he ...

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Harris secures enough delegates to win Democratic nomination (BBC News)

Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president, the BBC's US partner ...

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Joe Biden's 2024 hopes were dashed in the first minutes of the ... (ABC News)

Holed up in Delaware and down bad with COVID-19, Joe Biden decided to do something that no US president has done before: Step aside.

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The Guardian view on Joe Biden quitting the race: a fresh start for ... (The Guardian)

Editorial: The president's decision to abandon his bid for re-election gives his party a chance to reinvigorate the campaign and beat Donald Trump.

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Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher after Joe Biden exits ... (Livemint)

US stock indices edged higher on Monday as investors assessed Donald Trump's odds of winning the US election after President Joe Biden withdrew from the ...

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Stephen Colbert Moves His Joe Biden Age Jokes to Donald Trump (Variety)

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' discusses President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

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Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race (WIRED)

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would โ€œstand downโ€ from his reelection campaign.

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Opinion | Joe Biden, My Friend and an American Hero (The New York Times)

Mr. Meacham, a historian, has advised President Biden on historical matters and major speeches throughout his term. On the cliffs of Normandy, in a small ...

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Can lame duck Joe Biden give legs to Harris campaign in final ... (The Guardian)

President could help Harris win in November, issue executive orders to cut student debt, or he could pardon his son Hunter.

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Joe Biden's decision was courage, not weakness. It should inspire ... (Arizona Mirror)

Joe Biden is not a quitter. Quitters don't get to be president. Pursuing the presidency, much less doing the job, takes a herculean level of determination. It ...

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Kamala Harris hails Joe Biden's legacy in first speech since he quit ... (Aljazeera.com)

Harris lauds Biden for his service to the US in first public appearance since he abruptly abandoned his re-election bid.

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Joe Biden calls in live to Kamala Harris event: 'I'm watching you, kid ... (The Guardian)

Biden calls into campaign headquarters after ending bid, saying: 'If I didn't have Covid, I'd be standing there with you'

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