Stunning new reports indicate that President Joe Biden may be preparing to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race as soon as this weekend.
This dramatic turn of events comes amid reports of former President Barack Obama’s growing concerns about Biden’s electoral viability and a coordinated effort by party leaders to push the incumbent to step aside — an unprecedented move in modern American politics.
According to multiple sources, Obama has privately expressed to allies that Biden’s path to victory has significantly narrowed — and has joined the push to get Biden to step down.
The former president, known for his data-driven approach to politics, is reportedly alarmed by recent polling trends showing Biden trailing in key battleground states. Obama’s concerns, coupled with similar sentiments from other party heavyweights, has created huge amounts of pressure on the Biden White House.
Top Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have reportedly had direct conversations with Biden and pushed for him to drop out.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has taken an even more active role behind the scenes, actively organizing Democratic insiders to urge Biden to withdraw.
The pressure campaign has intensified following Biden’s poorly received debate performance on June 27, which seems to have been a turning point for many within the party. An AP-NORC poll that shows nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw has only added to the sense of urgency among Democratic elites.
Despite the mounting pressure, Biden’s campaign has remained publicly defiant. Principal Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks stated on Thursday, “He is not wavering on anything. The president has made his decision.”
However, insiders suggest that privately, Biden is close to suspending his campaign against former President Donald Trump — as soon as this weekend.
The most likely scenario, according to some sources, is that Biden could bow out and endorse Harris while leaving room for the party delegates to make the final decision. This approach could potentially defuse criticism of the process being undemocratic while still providing a clear path forward for the party.
Biden’s recent positive COVID-19 test, which he blamed for cutting short a campaign swing and return to his Delaware basement, has only fueled speculation that his withdraw is imminent.
As the Republican National Convention concludes this week, Democrats are bracing for a potential election blowout that could jeopardize not only the presidency but also congressional majorities.
This weekend will be critical for the 2024 election. If Biden does decide to withdraw, it would represent one of the most significant political upheavals in modern American history.
If not, he’s facing a potential landslide loss to Trump and the Republicans.
The question of whether or not Biden ultimately decides to step aside in the next few days has the entire Democratic Party at an unprecedented crossroads — one that could reshape the political landscape for years to come.