President Joe Biden has launched his re-election campaign.
The official announcement means that Biden can start raising funds for the race.
Biden released a campaign video to launch his re-election bid.
- At 80 years of age, he is the oldest president in U.S. history.
- Self-help guru Marianne Williamson and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are also running for the Democratic nomination.
- Biden plans to host a dinner with major Democratic donors and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) officials on Friday.
Recent Polls:
- According to a poll published by Associated Press last week, 26% of Americans wanted Biden to run again.
- 81% of Democrats said that they would probably support Biden in a general election.
- A Wall Street Journal poll suggests that GOP voters support former President Trump over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis 51% to 38%.
- Trump launched his presidential bid last fall and DeSantis is expected to join the race in the near term.
