Former US President Barack Obama has reportedly expressed concerns to allies that Joe Biden should reconsider his decision to run for re-election. According to a Washington Post report on Thursday, Obama believes that Biden's chances of winning have diminished and that, at 81, he should carefully evaluate the feasibility of his candidacy.
Although Obama has not publicly commented on the matter, his reported concerns carry significant weight within the Democratic Party, where he remains highly influential. If Obama were to publicly urge Biden to drop out, he would join a growing number of Democrats who share similar concerns, particularly after Biden's underwhelming performance in a recent debate against Donald Trump.
Despite isolating with COVID-19 at his beach house, Biden has maintained that he intends to continue his presidential bid, dismissing worries about his age and fitness. However, pressure is mounting on him to reconsider. Prominent Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have recently met with Biden to caution that his candidacy may jeopardize the party's chances in the November election.
The growing chorus of concerns from within the Democratic Party may soon put Biden in a difficult position, forcing him to justify his decision to continue his presidential bid despite growing doubts about his viability as a candidate. As the party's most influential figures begin to publicly question his ability to win, Biden will likely face increasing scrutiny in the coming days and weeks.
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