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The 2024 presidential election has entered a critical phase as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump conduct their final campaign rallies in crucial battleground states.
The initial results from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, symbolically set the stage with a three-all tie between the candidates, reflecting the nation’s deep political division.
In just one term, he has already eclipsed the legacies of most presidents who have served two terms.
Biden’s unprecedented decision to withdraw from the race has transformed the political landscape. While still processing his departure, particularly the role of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in his exit, Biden has demonstrated unwavering support for Harris.
The White House has undergone a significant operational shift, with Harris’s team now deeply integrated into daily decision-making processes, marking a clear transition of Democratic leadership.
The stakes for Biden’s legacy are particularly high as his administration races to solidify key achievements. His legislative accomplishments in infrastructure, clean technology, and domestic manufacturing represent transformative investments in America’s future. Additionally, his historic judicial appointments, featuring unprecedented diversity, have reshaped the federal judiciary.
Biden’s commitment to aiding Harris’s campaign is sincere, as he sees her success as integral to his legacy.
Harris has embraced her role as the Democratic standard-bearer, consistently praising Biden’s achievements while building her own campaign narrative. Party unity has emerged as Democrats, including previous potential challengers, rally behind her candidacy.
However, challenges remain, particularly concerning gender and racial dynamics in American politics, as acknowledged by prominent Democrats like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The election’s outcome will determine whether Biden’s presidency becomes a transformative chapter in American history or, as some analysts suggest, merely an interregnum between Trump administrations. Key battleground states including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will likely determine this historic contest’s outcome
The Author is a Lahore-based researcher and journalist.
