Amidst growing speculation about President Biden’s health and potential withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner to replace him. While the selection process remains unclear, informal discussions within the Democratic Party suggest a strong consensus around Harris’s candidacy. Her ability to unify the party, boost voter enthusiasm, and challenge Donald Trump is seen as crucial in the upcoming election.
As President Biden faces growing concerns about his mental acuity and debate performance, whispers of his potential withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race have intensified. This has led to discussions about Vice President Kamala Harris’s potential candidacy and her ability to lead the Democratic ticket. Some Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns about Biden’s health and have privately suggested that he step aside, paving the way for Harris to take over as the nominee. While Biden insists he will remain in the race, the ongoing debate over his health and the growing chorus of calls for his withdrawal have thrown the Democratic party into a state of uncertainty.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing fierce criticism from Republicans over resurfaced video comments where he claimed individuals in red states are more likely to commit heinous crimes and “murder you.” RFK Jr.’s remarks, made at a 2005 IdeaCity speech, have drawn condemnation from several Republican members of Congress, who have accused him of making “divisive attacks” against red state America. RFK Jr. has defended his comments, arguing that he used criteria “that most of us use to judge morality” to determine that blue states are more moral than red states.
A new Quinnipiac University poll conducted Wednesday reveals a dramatic shift in the presidential race, with former President Trump now tied with President Biden at 46% support. This marks a significant narrowing of Biden’s lead, which stood at 48% to Trump’s 45% in March. The poll also found that Biden’s approval rating has dropped to 35%, while 61% of respondents disapprove of his job performance. Additionally, 46% of respondents believe that Trump did something illegal in relation to the charges he faces in his ongoing New York trial, while 45% believe he did not. The poll suggests that the ongoing trial has not significantly impacted Trump’s popularity and may even be benefiting him by keeping him in the public eye.
Vice-President Sara Duterte has refuted claims that she had hurt first lady Liza Araneta Marcos’ feelings, emphasizing that personal emotions should not impact her official duties. The feud between the two women began after Marcos rebuked Duterte for her alleged laughter during an incident involving the president’s father, Marcos Sr., hurling insults. Duterte addressed the matter publicly in a social media video, asserting that her mandate as a government official should not be influenced by personal feelings.
