SUMMARY
In an address from the Oval Office, President Biden explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Watch the video below to see what he said and how this effects the upcoming election in November.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who has Biden endorsed for president?
- Why did Biden say he was dropping out?
- When did pressure begin to build on Biden to drop out of the race?
- What did have Biden and Harris warned voters about a potential second Trump term?
- How could Harris's early campaign efforts and record-breaking fundraising impact her polling numbers?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Do you think Biden's decision to drop out of the race might change some voters' minds about the upcoming election? How do you think his decision will be remembered by historians?
Media Literacy: Examine this map to see which states are a toss-up in this election. Is your state a swing state?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?
FOR MORE
What students can do:
Learn more about Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign and decision to run for President through this video.
This post was written by Raegan Lusk, a senior at the University of Southern California, and an intern with PBS NewsHour Classroom, and edited by NewsHour's Luke Gerwe.
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