The most recent Democrat heavyweight to pressure President Biden into reconsidering his 2024 re-election campaign does had succeeded. Former President Barack Obama. Following is posted to X by columnist Mark Halperin:
Multiple sources describe the apparent state of play for Biden at this time: * plans to withdraw from nomination as early as this weekend; * Jon Meacham likely finishing his remarks; * Biden wo n’t support Harris; * open convention with Harris and about 3 others; * super delegates wo n’t be able to cast a ballot on the first ballot; * Harris is vetting at least four possible running mates, including Andy Beshear and possibly Shapiro.
Obama and Biden have only spoken once since the government’s conversation blunder on June 27, but the former president emphasized during that talk that his former running friend’s chances of defeating Donald Trump were “greatly diminished,” according to the Washington Post.
Forbes reported on Thursday that” many leading Democrats personally tell us the rising force of party legislative leaders and close friends will persuade President Biden to cut out of the presidential contest, as soon as this weekend.”
But, there is still conflicting data. The Biden-Harris campaign’s principal deputy campaign manager, Quentin Fulks, stated that his plan would not operate in a situation where President Biden would not be at the top of the seat. He is and will be the Democrat nominee”.
A top Biden secretary reported that the president has “becomed to be more determined to stay in the race in recent days.”
But, Forbes information:
However, Biden is doing two interesting issues: listening in more detail and asking about Vice President Harris ‘ chances of winning Trump. That’s why you see all the spills about Biden being open-minded. He would hardly ever speak to critics until a week ago.