– President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 U.S. election race and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris for the presidential ticket
– Biden’s withdrawal comes after pressure from Democrats due to gaffes and fumbles believed to be linked to his age
– Harris is expected to be the first Indian-origin and person-of-colour nominee for President, and the second woman after Hillary Clinton
– Factors favoring Harris include her position as next in line under the U.S. Constitution and access to campaign funds, but she is a relatively less known figure nationally
– Democratic party likely to unite around Harris and her running mate to avoid factional infighting at the Convention
– Republicans under former President Donald Trump appear to be on a firmer footing to win over independent voters in swing states, increasing their chances of victory in the election.