President Joe Biden has announced his decision to run for reelection today.
According to a statement on President Biden’s twitter page, where he states that “Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours. That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States. Join us. Let’s finish the job.”
The Vice President’s twitter page also has a similar post which points to the reelection bid of the duo, the message states “
As Americans, we believe in freedom and liberty—and we believe that our democracy will only be as strong as our willingness to fight for it. That’s why @JoeBiden and I are running for reelection.
According to the video of the announcement, Mr. Biden repeated some familiar themes, saying, “When I ran for President four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America – and we still are. The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom, more rights or fewer. I know what I want the answer to be. This is not a time to be complacent. That’s why I’m running for reelection.”
For President Biden, the announcement marks a pivotal moment in a political career that has spanned half a century. The decision may defy the wishes of some Democratic voters clamoring for a different standard-bearer — one who is younger, more progressive and more reflective of the party’s diversity — while also underscoring Biden’s strength among party leaders, including those who believe he has the best chance of defeating Donald Trump or another Republican.
However, it is not clear who that might be in the Democratic ranks, and it is unlikely at this moment for the party to produce someone with the same clout and experience as President Biden.
