Now that President Biden has exited the presidential race, what happens next

Now that President Biden has exited the presidential race, what happens next

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President Biden has ended his 2024 reelection bid, prompting the Democratic Party to plan a transparent process for selecting a new candidate. Obama praised Biden but did not endorse VP Harris, leading to speculation. Pelosi called for an open convention, while Jeffrey Engel discussed potential strategies. The AFLCIO praised Biden's labor record but did not endorse Harris. The political future remains uncertain, with many open questions about the Democratic Party's next steps.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political decision did President Biden make regarding the 2024 election?

He decided to run for reelection.

He ended his 2024 reelection bid.

He endorsed Donald Trump.

He announced a new vice-presidential candidate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Obama's stance on endorsing VP Kamala Harris?

He fully endorsed her.

He criticized her candidacy.

He did not endorse her.

He remained neutral.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Nancy Pelosi advocate for in the Democratic nomination process?

A closed convention.

A focus on campaign financing.

An open convention.

Immediate endorsement of Kamala Harris.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical figures were mentioned as examples of unexpected nominees?

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon

Woodrow Wilson and Abraham Lincoln

Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jeffrey Engel suggest about the Democratic Party's potential strategies?

They should immediately choose a candidate.

Both a contested convention and supporting the vice president could work.

They should focus solely on VP Harris.

They should avoid a contested convention.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the AFLCIO describe President Biden in their statement?

The most pro-labor president in history.

A controversial leader.

A weak candidate.

An indecisive president.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the Democratic Party's decision-making process?

It is being ignored by the media.

It is focused solely on Kamala Harris.

It is in uncharted territory and uncertain.

It is clear and well-defined.