Joe Biden has made it clear he intends to stand for re-election in 2024. But despite his state of the union address reflecting a fighting spirit that many interpreted as another indication for a 2024 bid, Biden’s intention may not necessarily hold up.
Within the Democratic party, concerns have grown over the president’s age and his low approval ratings. Recent news of classified documents found in his Delaware home have certainly not helped in soothing these concerns.
If Biden does not run, the 2024 Democratic primaries would become a much more open contest. And there are several potential candidates.