In what looks to be the start of a long and unpredictable cycle of elections, President Joe Biden has yet another problem on his hands. An open list of potential contenders for the 2024 presidential election continues to grow, already posing an immense challenge for the 77-year-old.
The list of potential challengers for the 2024 election includes well-known political figures such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former secretary of state Mike Pompeo, alongside newcomers like rising senator Jodie Laubenberg of Texas. While the competition for the presidency is expected to heat up the further it goes, Biden is already feeling the pressure from these potential names.
Biden will have to work hard to convince potential voters that his policies and leadership models are the right ones, especially since his victory in the 2020 election was largely due to the unpopularity of his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. Without a strong base for his ideas, Biden could find himself in serious trouble in the upcoming election. This is further underlined by polls that have shown favorable ratings for potential rivals like DeSantis.
For now, Biden is counting on his upcoming budget and infrastructure package to capture the hearts and minds of voters . This expansive plan seeks to provide relief for the nation’s struggling economy while also building much-needed infrastructure and green initiatives.
The budget proposal is expected to include around $2 trillion in spending, which could be seen as a risky move by some voters. This could leave Biden open to criticism from his potential opponents when they take their shots on the campaign trail.
Although the race for the 2024 election is still more than two and a half years away, the competition is already escalating, with many contenders potentially waiting their turn on the sidelines. As Biden navigates the rocky road of the presidency, his opponents are closely watching and sharpening their swords as they wait for their opportunity to take him on.
The next cycle of presidential elections looks set to provide more than a few headaches for the current president, so he must fight smart in order to withstand the challenge.