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What happens after Biden exit?

In this illustration photo taken in Los Angeles on July 21, 2024, a person reads the X account of US President Joe Biden announcing he is not accepting the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential elections in front of a screen with his photo. [AFP]

US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the presidential race against challenger Donald Trump, following a dismal debate performance and flagging polling numbers.

The stepping down of the Democratic party's flag bearer at the last minute is unprecedented in modern US electoral history, and a high-risk move.

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