President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid amid slipping poll numbers, fleeing donors, and party leaders pushing him to exit. Biden informed Vice President Kamala Harris and key aides of his decision, surprising many.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:03President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid amid slipping poll numbers, fleeing donors,
00:07and party leaders pushing him to exit.
00:10Biden informed Vice President Kamala Harris and key aides of his decision, surprising
00:14many who learned of it through his public announcement.
00:17Biden's decision marked the first time an eligible incumbent president chose not to
00:20seek re-election since Lyndon Johnson in 1968.
00:24Biden endorsed Harris as the best choice to beat Donald Trump.
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