Biden Says He'll Step Aside as Democratic Presidential Nominee

If the president does decide to step down, the Democratic Party would have to find a new standard-bearer.

There are several potential candidates who could replace Biden, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

President Biden announced Sunday that he will step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee.

The president's decision comes after months of speculation about his political future. Biden has repeatedly said that he intends to run for a second term, but his approval ratings have been low and Democrats are increasingly worried about their chances of holding onto the White House in 2024.

If Biden does step down, the Democratic Party would have to find a new standard-bearer. There are several potential candidates who could replace Biden, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

It is still unclear whether Biden will ultimately decide to step down. The president has said that he will make a final decision after the midterm elections in November.