Biden Ends Reelection Bid, Endorses Harris
In a turn of events reminiscent of an episode of The Simpsons, President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for 2024. This surprising move echoes a prediction from the popular animated series.
The Simpsons’ eerie prediction
In the 17th episode of the 11th season, aired in 2000, Lisa Simpson becomes the first female president of the United States. Her outfit in the episode closely resembles what Kamala Harris wore at Biden’s inauguration, hinting at Harris’s future rise to the presidency. The episode also suggests that Lisa inherits a budget crisis from a predecessor, strongly implying that a real estate mogul, reminiscent of Donald Trump, previously held the office.
A history of accurate predictions
The Simpsons is known for its satirical yet accurate references to global events. Notable predictions include the rise of smartwatches, Donald Trump’s presidency, Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, and Finnish economist Bengt R. Holmstrom winning the Nobel Prize.
Biden’s announcement and Harris’s endorsement
Biden announced his decision to drop out of the presidential race on Sunday, stating it was in the “best interest of my party and the country” to step aside. The decision came after a poor performance in the June debate against Trump and while he was recovering from COVID-19 at his Delaware beach house.
Kamala Harris has received significant backing from key Democratic figures, including Hillary Clinton and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is also a potential rival for the nomination. The Democratic fundraising group ActBlue reported that Harris received $27.5 million in small-donor contributions within just five hours of Biden’s announcement.
As The Simpsons continues to impress with its uncanny predictions, the political landscape of the United States is set for another significant shift with Kamala Harris stepping into the spotlight as the new Democratic frontrunner.