WASHINGTON – Pressure is mounting for President Joe Biden to reconsider his bid for re-election in 2024 as Democrats express concerns about his ability to win against Republican Donald Trump. Former President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are among those urging Biden to step aside, with Montana Sen. Jon Tester becoming the second Democrat in the Senate to call on him to drop out.
Biden, who is currently battling a COVID infection in Delaware, has a small circle of advisors and is facing mounting pressure to bow to the calls for him to exit the race. While some key Democrats are urging him to stay, others are considering lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris as an alternative candidate.
The Democratic National Committee is planning a virtual vote to formally nominate Biden in early August, but some in the party are pushing for a new nominee before the convention in Chicago later that month. Major donors and lawmakers are expressing concerns about Biden’s ability to win in November, with some suggesting that stepping aside may be the best option for the party.
Despite the calls for him to drop out, Biden’s campaign maintains that he is committed to staying in the race. Democratic leaders like Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries have had candid conversations with the president about the concerns within the party, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. The fate of Biden’s campaign remains uncertain as he grapples with the decision of whether to continue his bid for re-election.
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