US President Joe Biden is anticipated to issue a big statement regarding his candidacy for re-election, as per several senior Democratic leaders' recommendations that he withdraw from the race due to his underwhelming debate showing, an unsuccessful assassination try on his opponent Donald Trump, his declining health, and decreasing poll numbers, as reported by the media.
“Several people close to President Biden said on Thursday that they believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may not be able to win in November and may have to drop out of the race, bowing to the growing demands of many anxious members of his party,” The New York Times reported.
Biden, at the age of 81, is currently isolating at his home in Delaware following a positive COVID-19 test. According to reports from the media, prominent figures within the Democratic party, such as former president Barack Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have advised him to withdraw from the presidential race. They argue that the party could risk losing control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives if he remains in the race.
“People close to top Democrats said Thursday that it now appeared it was a matter of when—not if—Biden bows out of the presidential race. In the past day or so, former President Barack Obama has told friends who have called him that Biden's path to victory is narrow, according to people familiar with the calls,” The NYT report said.
The Washington Post indicated on Thursday evening that Pelosi has intensified her behind-the-scenes efforts to convince the president to withdraw from the campaign. Obama has acknowledged that he has a very slim chance of winning the election.
As per The Hill, Vice President Kamala Harris has begun exploring potential candidates for her vice-presidential running mate. Currently, there is discussion around three individuals: Senator Mark Kelly, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
The majority of media reports suggest that Biden may announce his decision to seek re-election after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
“One of the people close to him warned that the president had not yet made up his mind to leave the race after three weeks of insisting that almost nothing would drive him out. But another said that 'reality is setting in', and that it would not be a surprise if Mr Biden made an announcement soon endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement,” The NYT reported.
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