Last night, US president Joe Biden announced that he is withdrawing from the presidential race, what does this mean for the Democratic Party, and how will it reshape the election landscape? His decision has been welcomed with much relief and some criticism for endorsing vice president Kamala Harris. Joining me to discuss the implications of Biden’s decisions and Harris’ potential to step up and lead is Professor Christopher Isike, Director for African Centre for the Study of the United States at the University of Pretoria.