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‘Finish the job’: Biden announces 2024 re-election bid

Matthew Cranston
Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent
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Washington DC | President Joe Biden formally announced he will run for re-election in 2024, with only a slightly higher approval rating at this point in his presidency than Donald Trump had with his at the same time.

Mr Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, faces a smooth path to winning his party’s nomination, with no serious Democratic rivals, but will likely take on Republican Trump in a rematch of the 2020 election.

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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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