President Biden casts early ballot as US election day approaches

President Joe Biden cast his ballot for the upcoming US presidential election on Monday, voting early in his home state of Delaware for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her race against Republican Donald Trump.

Biden, who announced his decision to drop his reelection bid in July, participated in early voting at a site in New Castle, Delaware, joining many Americans who opted to vote before next Tuesday's polling day.

With just eight days remaining until Election Day, the soon-to-be former president's campaign schedule appears limited.

In September, he indicated plans to campaign for the Democratic presidential candidate in the months leading up to the election. However, his recent events have primarily focused on official duties rather than Harris' campaign.

At a union event in Pittsburgh, Biden delivered a pointed critique of Donald Trump, but the Democratic candidate's campaign has focused more on events featuring former President Barack Obama rather than Biden's remarks.

Despite a few campaign-related calls this week, including a union event in Philadelphia on Friday, most of Biden’s agenda leading up to November 5 consists of official responsibilities.

These include briefings on a hurricane that affected parts of the country, a Diwali reception in the East Room of the White House, and trick-or-treating at the South Portico.

As he prepares to leave the White House, Biden’s approach echoes that of former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, who also largely refrained from campaigning for their party's presidential nominee during their final weeks in office.

During a "get-out-the-vote" event in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Biden acknowledged the impending end of his presidency while expressing support for Harris. “We got a lot more work to do, Kamala and I,” he stated, quickly adding, “Kamala does.”