The Democratic Dilemma: Biden's 2024 Run Leaves Party Without Backup Plan

The Democratic Party does not have a backup plan in case President Joe Biden decides not to run for re-election in 2024, which could lead to a messy intraparty battle. Despite concerns about his age and weak poll numbers, Biden has remained committed to seeking a second term. Even if more Democratic candidates were to enter the race now, it would be unclear how they could secure a place on the primary ballot in critical states. While Biden's running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, would benefit from their joint campaign infrastructure if she ran in his absence, other Democrats would likely join the race as well.