Reports: Biden gets closer to exit from White House race
A person is quoted as saying: "Reality bites." The person, according to the report, would not be surprised if Biden soon supported Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential candidate to become a presidential candidate.
Meanwhile, Axios quoted party representatives with the statement that Biden could drop out of the race for the White House as early as this weekend. NBC quoted a Biden confidant with the words: "We are nearing the end."
Ex-President Barack Obama reportedly expressed doubts about another bid from Biden to a report. Obama believes that Biden's chances of winning have diminished and that the 81-year-old "seriously considers the feasibility of his candidacy," according to the "Washington Post" from Obama's circle. There was no immediate reaction from Obama.
Biden served as vice president under Obama's presidency from 2009 to 2017. Obama still has significant influence in the Democratic Party and would be the most prominent party figure urging Biden to run for office at that time.
The discussion about Biden's fitness for a second term was sparked by his erratic and disheveled performance in the television debate with former President and challenger Trump at the end of June. Since then, Biden has had more gaffes. He continues his campaign by referring to his landslide victory in the Democratic primary elections and presenting himself as the best candidate against Trump. Currently, Biden is in his beach house in the eastern coastal state of Delaware with a Corona infection.
The pressure on the president is growing. Reports say he has recently met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Both warned Biden that his candidacy could harm the Democrats' chances in the November election.
- The New York Times recently reported that some Democrats are urging Joe Biden to consider exiting the presidential race, citing his age and recent gaffes.
- According to NBC Reports, the White House is preparing for the possibility of Biden's exit from the race for the White House, with a source saying, "We are nearing the end."
- If Biden were to exit the race, it could pave the way for Kamala Harris to become the Democratic vice presidential candidate and potentially pursue the presidency herself.
- Some reports suggest that even former President Barack Obama has expressed doubts about another bid from Biden, believing that his chances of winning have diminished.
- As per the New York Times, Obama believes that Biden "seriously considers the feasibility of his candidacy," but there has been no immediate reaction from the former US-President.
- NBC reports that if Biden were to exit the race, it could give a boost to other Democratic candidates, such as Harris or Senator Bernie Sanders.
- The New York Times also reported that some within the Democratic Party believe that Biden's erratic and disheveled performance in the debate against Donald Trump led to the discussion about his fitness for a second term.
- Biden, who served as Vice President under Obama's presidency from 2009 to 2017, is currently in his beach house in Delaware, recovering from a Corona infection.
