Top Democrats have privately expressed concerns over President Biden’s presidential candidacy. After the COVID-19 diagnosis, former President Barack Obama has privately told Democrats about his worries regarding Joe Biden’s candidacy.
Joe Biden had already lost support from some Democrats. The situation has now taken a turn for the worse. Former President Obama’s concerns have also been echoed by former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi has privately warned Biden that the Democrats could lose the election if he does not drop from the race.
According to reports, Pelosi even showed Biden polls that reflected his inability to win the election against Donald Trump.
Obama might well be turning his back on President Biden
Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden have been close allies for almost two decades. Obama was key in Joe Biden’s victory in 2020, and Joe Biden was also a crucial figure as VP during the Obama administration.
This might be changing in the context of this election. Democrats know that the stakes have never been higher, as another Trump administration would be catastrophic for the Democratic party.
Reports suggest that Obama has yet to speak directly to Joe Biden, but he has implied, in speaking to allies, that Joe Biden should reconsider his campaign.
This is essentially becoming a race against time. Top Democrat officials keep pushing for Joe Biden to step down from the race. The President continues to insist that he is not stepping down.
Concerns are growing in the Democratic party
In recent days, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries have echoed concerns about Biden. They view the COVID-19 diagnosis as a window of opportunity for the President to reconsider his candidacy.
This is, however, not an easy step. The upcoming weekend is seen as a crucial moment in this decision. Political analysts all over the country speculate it might be the time when President Biden decides to step down.
Additionally, sources close to top Democrats seem to suggest that one way in which the President might in fact step down is if Kamala Harris is selected as the Democratic Presidential Candidate.
Some Democrats see Joe Biden as the “safe option”
Despite recent concerns in the Democratic party over Joe Biden’s candidacy, there are those who still see Biden as the “safe” option. This is evident given that the Democratic National Committee is pushing for the virtual vote to confirm Biden as the presidential candidate.
This support seems insufficient for Joe Biden’s hope of being President. Various polls suggest the average Democrat believes Biden should drop out of the race. Now, Pelosi and Barack Obama seem to have turned their backs on President Biden, too.