President Joe Biden, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, is facing increasing pressure from top Democrats to reevaluate his decision to run for re-election in 2024. Former President Barack Obama has reportedly expressed concerns about Biden’s campaign, as have key figures like Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi presented polling to Biden that suggested he may not be able to defeat Republican candidate Donald Trump. Despite this pressure, Biden has reiterated his determination to continue his campaign and has not shown any signs of backing down.
Influential Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are also signaling concerns about Biden’s ability to win and the potential impact on control of Congress. Some Democrats are hoping Biden, currently off the campaign trail due to COVID-19, will take a fresh look at the race and his legacy. There are discussions about the possibility of replacing Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris as the party nominee, with this weekend seen as a critical moment to potentially change Biden’s mind.
Several prominent Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Jamie Raskin, have publicly called for Biden to step aside and consider passing the torch. Despite these calls, Biden remains confident in his ability to win and has dismissed suggestions that it may be too late for him to recover politically. With the Democratic National Convention approaching next month, the party is facing a challenging moment as they navigate concerns about Biden’s candidacy and the potential ramifications for the upcoming election.
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