Joe Biden’s withdrawal shakes up the US election landscape and creates uncertainty for 2024

Economist VanDyck Silveira and international law professor Manuel Furriela will talk about the US election situation and implications for this year on the BM&C News Program this Monday (22).

Joe Biden’s recent withdrawal from the US presidential race, announced yesterday, has had a strong impact on the country’s political scene, creating uncertainty and challenges for the Democratic Party and its candidates. According to the international law professor, the decision, while not surprising, highlights the party’s structural problems in fielding a potential candidate against former President Donald Trump.

Biden has faced intense pressure from multiple fronts, including the media, investors, donors and key party figures such as Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. This pressure culminated in the recently announced decision, which, according to Furiela, represents an attempt to preserve the unity of the Democratic Party, but exposes the party’s weakness in creating a solid alternative.

Internal and external pressures

In recent weeks, Biden has felt the weight of internal pressure from the party and key financial backers. Apart from the considerable influence of party leaders, the withdrawals were driven by a wave of cancellations and pressure from supporters. “The final push by key party leaders was the deciding factor that made Biden’s candidacy unsustainable,” Furiela explained.

Global Implications and Electoral Uncertainties

Biden’s exit from the presidential race not only shook the domestic political scene, but could also affect the global view of US political stability. According to Furiela, “this combination of factors is creating a moment of international uncertainty with the United States,” especially because of the uniqueness of the current US election season.

The presidential race is becoming even more unpredictable as Donald Trump faces serious legal and other legal problems and the absence of a defined official Democratic nominee. Kamala Harris, the vice president, appears to be one of the possible candidates, but there is no official confirmation yet. “Elections will be defined by who captures the largest number of voters, especially within American subcultures and identity issues,” Furiela highlights.

Challenges for Republicans

For the Republican Party, Biden’s departure represents new challenges. Having built his speech against Biden, Trump must now adjust his strategy to face the new candidate. “Trump needs to create a different narrative, to criticize the government and the weakness of the Democratic Party,” Furiela said.

Final considerations

Joe Biden’s departure leaves a significant void in the election race and puts the Democratic Party in a delicate position. Uncertainty about who the new Democratic nominee will be and the need to restructure election strategies further complicate the US political landscape. As the election approaches, Democrats and Republicans must quickly adjust to winning support from disaffected and undecided voters.

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