Democratic lawmakers hailed President Joe Biden’s historic decision on Sunday not to seek reelection, praising him as putting his country and his party before himself. Republicans called on him to resign from office, saying that if he could not run for another term, office, then he’s unable to serve as president.
Biden’s announcement came after more than two weeks of Democrats urging him to withdraw from the race. Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. Others had voiced concerns privately about what the ramifications would be for down-ballot Democrats if he remained in the race. When the president heeded those concerns, Democrats called it a selfless move.
If Biden where to step down now, and Harris takes over till elections. Does that count as her first term?
It would allow her to campaign as incumbent. Although not having the office does mean more time.
I believe you can still run for two full terms if you were president for less than two years. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.
You are correct
No. Interm president does not count toward elected presidential terms afaik
Two years is the limit. You can be president for up to 10 years. 2 filing out the previous term and 8 being elected to the office twice.
I believe it can, but with the time left it would not