President Joe Biden, the sprightly 81-year-old commander-in-chief, has decided to gracefully pirouette out of the 2024 presidential race. Yes, you heard it right – he’s hanging up his political tap shoes!
On the fateful Sunday of July 21, the seasoned politico, perhaps after a particularly challenging Sudoku puzzle, made the grand announcement that has left key Democratic leaders both relieved and scrambling for their stress balls. The whispers about his cognitive abilities finally crescendoed into a full-blown symphony of “Joe, maybe it’s time for a nap.”
Biden broke the news with a heartfelt letter on social media – the modern-day equivalent of a town crier with a Twitter account.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he said.
Translation: “Guys, it’s been a blast, but I think it’s time I step back before I start mistaking the Oval Office for a roundabout.”
Now, the Democratic spotlight is swiveling onto Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s suddenly found herself upgraded from co-pilot to the presumptive nominee. But hold your donkeys – the final say-so is still in the hands of the Democratic delegates, who’ll decide if Kamala’s ready to take the wheel at the Democratic National Convention from August 19-22.
The rumors about Biden’s health hit the fan after his less-than-stellar performance at a June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump. Adding fuel to the fire, the White House threw Harris a glowing endorsement on July 3, calling her “the future of the party,” as reported by The Wrap. It’s like handing her a neon “You’re Next!” sign.
Oh, and to top it all off, Biden recently got diagnosed with COVID – because, why not add a dash of pandemic drama to the mix?
Biden’s swan song in the political opera has begun, and the stage is set for the next act. Will Kamala take center stage, or will another Democratic dark horse gallop into the spotlight? Stay tuned for the next thrilling episode of “As the White House Turns.”
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
