President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have not yet decided whether they will run for re-election in 2024 but are already preparing for the possibility.
Biden, who at 79 would be the oldest president ever re-elected if he runs and wins, has said he expects to run. Harris, 57, has also said she plans to run for re-election.
While the Biden administration has tried to keep the focus on its policy agenda, questions around whether Biden or Harris will run have been circulating for months.
Both Democrats and Republicans are closely watching the situation and preparing for different scenarios. Biden’s age and health have been a focus of speculation, with some Democrats worried about his ability to run a successful re-election campaign.
If Biden were to decide not to run, Harris would be the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, although she would likely face competition from other candidates. Republicans are also preparing for different scenarios, with some strategists suggesting that a Harris candidacy could energize the GOP base.
For now, the focus remains on the Biden administration’s policy agenda, but the political world is already looking ahead to 2024 and the potential candidacies of Biden and Harris.