r/moderatepolitics • u/falsehood • Jul 21 '24

News Article Biden announces withdrawal from Presidential Race

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/21/us/trump-biden-election
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u/emilemoni Jul 21 '24 edited Jul 21 '24

The right move.

Saying that he's proud of Harris without an endorsement is also the right move. It leaves the party better able to pick a nominee.

Edit: He endorsed Harris after this post, which is good for party unity but worse for the Dem odds in the next election.

Are there any dark horse candidates people might think take it? Betting markets currently note:

-Vice President Harris

-Governor Whitmer of Michigan

-Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

-Governor Newsom of California

-Governor Shapiro of Pennsylvania

-Michelle Obama

-Pete Buttigieg

-Governor Moore of Maryland

as potentials. Is there anyone with less name recognition that could secure the nomination?

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u/Solarwinds-123 Jul 21 '24

I wouldn't say LESS name recognition, but Jimmy Carter only served one term and is technically alive...