July 18th 2024.
According to sources, former US president Barack Obama is feeling concerned about his former vice president Joe Biden's bid for a second term as president. The Associated Press reports that Mr. Obama has expressed his worries in private conversations within the Democratic party. It's been said that even Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has warned Mr. Biden about the potential consequences of his candidacy, including the risk of losing control in the House. She even showed him polling data that suggests he may not be able to defeat Republican candidate Donald Trump.
At the highest levels of the Democratic party, there is a growing push for Mr. Biden to reconsider his decision to run for re-election. The White House and the campaign itself are feeling uneasy about the current state of affairs, and there is a sense of urgency to address the situation. However, Mr. Biden remains steadfast in his determination to stay in the race, believing that he is the candidate who can once again defeat Donald Trump.
His deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks has also made it clear that Mr. Biden is not wavering in his decision. Despite this, there are reports that senior Democrats have been expressing their concerns about Mr. Biden, both publicly and privately. So far, Mr. Obama has not publicly stated his thoughts on Mr. Biden's capability as a presidential candidate. However, it's been said that in recent days he has become more committed to staying in the race.
There are some Democrats who are hoping that Mr. Biden will take a pause from the campaign, especially now that he is recovering from coronavirus, to reassess the state of the race and his own legacy. Ms. Pelosi, the highest-profile House Democrat, has even called for Mr. Biden to drop his re-election bid, stating that it's time for him to "pass the torch." If there are serious discussions about replacing Mr. Biden and shifting Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket, this weekend will be crucial in convincing him to change his mind.
Sources familiar with the private conversations have stated that there is a sense of urgency to address the turmoil within the party, especially after Mr. Biden's lackluster debate performance last month. With a planned virtual roll call to nominate the party's choice in early August, and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago just around the corner, time is of the essence. Democrats know that they must act quickly if they want to resolve this issue before it's too late.
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