What does President Biden’s withdrawal mean for Pa. voters?

ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, President Joe Biden posted to social media a letter that was both surprising and anticipated. He bowed out of the presidential election. It was surprising because it is really unheard of at this point in an election year. The closest analog is when Lyndon B. Johnson stepped out of his reelection. He did that March 31, 1968 — 219 days before the November election in which Americans chose Richard Nixon over Hubert Humphrey. It has been anticipated, however, since the June 27 debate with former president and now GOP nominee Donald Trump. Biden’s performance alarmed many supporters because it spotlighted his limitations as an 81-year-old man. While he followed it with appearances and interviews meant to shore up support and assuage fears, every day brought more questions, more concerns and more Democrats asking the president to step aside. Biden followed his announcement Sunday with an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Whether that is the direction the Democratic Party goes remains to be seen. While it seems likely, as significant party members — including former President Bill Clinton and wife and 2016 nominee Hillary Clinton — came out with their support, the Democratic National Convention is still weeks away. Everything from here out matters in Pennsylvania.