Williamson, an author and spiritual adviser, announced her 2024 presidential bid on Saturday, becoming Biden's first major Democratic challenger.
Biden, who also defeated a flurry of other Democratic candidates in 2020, has not officially announced his reelection bid, but has long expressed that he plans to run in 2024.
He has dealt with mixed approval ratings since taking office. His approval bottomed out last summer as he faced a myriad of economic crises. ButMarianne Williamson speaks on March 14, 2022, in Austin, Texas. President Joe Biden is seen during an Oval Office meeting on March 3. Williamson launched her 2024 presidential campaign on Saturday, becoming Biden’s first major Democratic challenger. However, her campaign may face obstacles in beating the incumbent president.
Still, some Democrats are questioning whether Biden is the strongest candidate in 2024, pointing to concerns surrounding his age and popularity among key voter groups. Polls suggest that many Democratic primary voters would be open to non-Biden candidates.
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