US campaign - Obama and Pelosi lose trust in Joe Biden
The pause for Joe Biden was brief: A few days after the attack on his challenger Donald Trump, the debate over Biden's presidential candidacy heated up once more. Even Democrats are questioning whether Biden can still win the US Presidency – especially Barack Obama. In private conversations within the party, Obama reportedly urged Biden to reconsider his candidacy, according to the US newspaper "Washington Post" and news agency Associated Press. Obama believes Biden's chances of winning have significantly decreased.
Similarly, Nancy Pelosi, Biden's close confidant, reportedly expressed her concerns privately. She told Biden he couldn't beat Trump in the US election campaign. Biden's candidacy would prevent Democratic wins in the House of Representatives.
Ex-President Obama and the former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, are usually among Biden's most prominent supporters. After the weak TV debate against Donald Trump, Obama publicly supported Biden. Pelosi had not publicly opposed the US President until then.
Democrats fear for seats in Parliament due to Joe Biden
According to a report in the "New York Times," Biden has recently shown openness to warnings but has not withdrawn his candidacy yet. The deputy campaign manager, Quentin Fulks, said: "He is in no way undecided." In a TV interview aired on Wednesday, Biden was again asked if there was anything that would make him abandon his presidential campaign. "If I had a medical problem," Biden replied.
According to consistent media reports, top Democrats in the US Congress, such as Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries, and Chuck Schumer, have advised Biden to abandon his campaign.
Besides the Presidency, many seats in Parliament will be up for grabs in the November election. The entire House of Representatives is being re-elected, and one-third of the seats in the Senate are up for grabs. The Democrats fear that the Republicans could control both chambers of Congress and the White House after the election. Many parliamentarians are worried that the lack of support for Biden could also cost them their re-election.
Donald Trump nominated as Republican presidential candidate
Donald Trump's challenger Joe Biden had to suspend his campaign for the time being. The US President had to withdraw to his private residence in Rehoboth, Delaware, due to an infection with the Coronavirus, with mild symptoms. His doctor reported respiratory issues, a runny nose, and coughing. Given his advanced age, Biden falls into the risk group.
Meanwhile, Trump accepted the nomination for the presidential candidacy at the Republican National Convention. This comeback has been brewing for four years and was expected even more strongly in the wake of the Saturday attack.
- Despite the concerns expressed by both Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden has not abandoned his candidacy for the US Presidency, despite facing criticism from within his own party.
- The Associated Press and the Washington Post reported that Barack Obama urged Biden to reconsider his candidacy due to a perceived decrease in his chances of winning, echoing private concerns raised by Nancy Pelosi.
- Joe Biden's potential withdrawal from the US election campaign has been advised by several top Democrats in Congress, including Adam Schiff, Hakeem Jeffries, and Chuck Schumer, due to fears of a Republican takeover of both chambers and the White House.
- The Republican National Convention saw Donald Trumpaccept his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate, aiming to build on his earlier remarks following his attack and his opponent Joe Biden's weak debate performance.
- As the US election campaign continues, the fate of the presidency and numerous seats in Parliament are at stake, with Democrats concerned that the lack of support for Biden could negatively impact their re-election prospects in the November election.
