‘Doing a Biden’ is new international shorthand for ousting past-due leaders

When President Joe Biden exited the presidential race to make way for Vice President Kamala Harris this summer, he knew his decision would be closely watched around the world.

What he didn’t realize is that it would make “doing a Biden” the new political shorthand for an embattled national leader who sees the writing on the wall and steps aside for others within his party.

SOURCE: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/29/biden-international-shorthand-ousting-leaders-00181525