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Underwood’s resignation vs. Biden’s withdrawal

Underwood's resignation vs. Biden’s withdrawal Frank Underwood dead in final season of 'House of Cards', South Carolina, February 12, 2016 (Reuters Photo)
By Ahmet Erarslan
Jul 22, 2024 2:43 PM

“House of Cards”: Frank Underwood from the U.S. drama serial “House of Cards” is at the peak of his political career, when he is forced to resign due to various scandals and pressures. Notably, Claire Underwood takes his place. Frank’s decision is driven by political intrigues and external pressures. The same happened with Joe Biden.

Joe Biden: Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race can be seen as a result of health issues, age-related challenges, and political pressures. Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, paving the way for her to lead the nation.

Claire Underwood’s rise to presidency

House of Cards”: With Frank Underwood stepping down, Claire Underwood becomes the president of the United States. Claire’s ascent to the presidency is the result of Frank’s political maneuvers and strategic decisions.

Biden: Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race could prompt the Democratic Party to seek new leadership, with Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the new face of the party. This transition mirrors the storyline of “House of Cards,” where Claire Underwood rises to power following Frank Underwood’s resignation. Harris’s ascent could significantly influence the future strategies and policies of the Democratic Party,

Scandals and political pressures

House of Cards”: Frank Underwood is constantly besieged by scandals and political pressures, leading to his resignation. These scandals and pressures are a continuous source of tension in the series.

Biden: During his presidency and campaign, Biden faced various political pressures and criticisms, particularly regarding his health and age. These factors likely influenced his decision to withdraw. This situation parallels the political pressures and scandals faced by Frank Underwood.

Relationship between politics and media

“House of Cards”: Frank and Claire Underwood manipulate and strategically use the media to shape their political careers. The media is frequently used as a tool of political power in the series.

Biden: Biden’s interactions with the media were constant, and the media’s influence on public opinion played a significant role in his political career. The media closely covered Biden’s decision to withdraw and the reasons behind it. This situation is reminiscent of the media-politics relationship depicted in the series.

These parallels highlight the significant similarities between Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race and events in “House of Cards.” In both cases, political pressures, strategic decisions, and leadership changes are prominent themes.

Last Updated:  Jul 22, 2024 2:43 PM