The North American president will announce “relatively soon” his campaign.
The president of USA, Joe Bidensaid Friday that he decided to appear for a second term and who will announce his campaign “relatively soon”.
Biden has long been saying that intends to run for re-electionbut the lack of a formal announcement has at times made his supporters nervous, unsure if the Democrat from 80 yearsone of the older world leaderswould really commit to another four year term.
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“We will announce it relatively soon. But the trip here has only reinforced my sense of optimism about what can be done,” Biden told reporters after a trip to Ireland. “I already told you that my plan is to re-introduce myself“.
Behind the scenes, his acquaintances and allies have already begun to launch a campaign infrastructure and fundraising apparatus with a view to a 2024 candidacy that could be a repeat of the 2020 one against the former Republican president donald trumpwho has already launched his campaign.
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Biden’s speech is expected to be one of “finishing the job” after a first term that included several legislative victories, including billions of dollars in federal funds to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and for new infrastructures.
But the age of Biden turns his candidacy for re-election into a historic and risky bet for him Democratic Partywho faces a tough electoral map to maintain the Senate in 2024 And now it’s minority in the House of Representatives.
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The approval ratings of Biden are stuck in the 40s; besides he would be 86 years old at the end of a possible second termnine years longer than the average life expectancy of American males.
Doctors singled out Bidenwho does not drink alcohol and exercises five times a week, “fit for duty” after an exam in February. The White House He claims that his record shows that he is mentally prepared for the rigors of the job.
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