Joe Biden resigns from his Democratic candidacy: uncertainty in the Party amid unexpected political turn

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has made a shocking decision in the political sphere by resigning from his Democratic candidacy for the presidency, a gesture that has surprised both supporters and outsiders. In a letter published on a social network, Biden expressed that his resignation is for the "good of the country and his party", leaving the Democratic Party in a state of unexpected uncertainty. This historic gesture by Joe Biden has been compared to other American presidents who also decided to withdraw their reelection campaigns, such as Harry Truman in 1952 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. However, what makes Biden's situation unique is the timing of his decision, as campaigns are well underway and the primary elections have ended. Biden, who secured the Democratic nomination in March after obtaining over 3,800 delegates and having no significant competitors within his party, leaves a series of questions about what will happen next in the Democratic Party. Who will be the candidate to succeed him? How will the selection process at the party convention in Chicago starting on August 19th be carried out? The technical process following Biden's resignation involves the 3,900 party delegates, with diverse profiles mostly unknown to the public, who will have the responsibility of deciding who will be the Democratic presidential candidate. This scenario could lead to a "convention where anything goes", as noted by Elaine Kamarck, a researcher at the Brookings Institute. Furthermore, Joe Biden's reelection campaign has a significant balance in its bank account, raising questions about how these resources will be managed in case a new candidate must take over the leadership in the electoral race. Campaign finance rules could restrict the use of these funds, adding an additional layer of complexity to the transition process. On the other hand, for the Republicans, Biden's resignation would not imply a fundamental change in the campaign led by Donald Trump, as stated by Jason Miller, a close advisor to the Republican president. Regardless of who the final Democratic candidate is, the Republican campaign strategy will remain focused on Trump's figure and his vision for the country. In conclusion, Joe Biden's resignation has created an uncertain and challenging scenario for the Democratic Party, which now faces the dilemma of quickly defining who their new presidential candidate will be and how they will manage campaign resources in a complex political context. The next steps taken by the party will be crucial for the outcome of the presidential elections and for the political future of the United States.