Last week, President Joe Biden announced his intention to seek re-election for another term in the White House for the 2024 presidential election.
This announcement came after months of speculation regarding whether the 80-year-old would run for re-election or not.
In his announcement, Biden emphasized the need for continued progress toward creating a more just, equal, and equitable America. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that the country
moves towards more freedom and rights for all Americans, regardless of their background.
However, some did not welcome the news of President Biden’s re-election bid. Students raised concerns about his age as well as doubt for his ability to continue serving as President and leader of the Western world.
Trent Clark, a junior at the University of Wyoming, questioned if Biden is too old to continue performing the role.
“Is he going to be alive?” Clark said. “I think we need someone who can make their own decisions in the presidency. Someone who is more in touch with the youth.”
Sophomore Katie Vigil echoed similar thoughts.
“I think that somebody who is being evaluated for their mental health should not be able to run again,” Vigil said.
Nonetheless, President Biden faces two other Democratic candidates in the primaries: Robert F. Kennedy, a lawyer and author from New York City, and Marianne Williamson, an author and activist from Houston, Texas.
As of current, the field of Republican presidential candidates for 2024 includes former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Governor and former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Senators Tim Scott and Tom Cotton have all been rumored to be potential candidates.
The Democratic National Convention, which is scheduled to take place in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22, 2024, will officially nominate the party’s candidate for President, with the Republican convention being July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
