Report: Obama urges allies to advise Biden to reconsider campaign – Washington Examiner
Former President Barack Obama has reportedly been telling allies that President Joe Biden should reconsider his candidacy for reelection. Obama believes Biden’s chances of winning are slim due to dropping poll numbers and opposition from Congressional Democrats. Multiple sources familiar with Obama’s thoughts say he has advised Biden to reassess his campaign in light of these challenges. Obama’s concerns about Biden’s reelection chances come as Democrats face a tough battle to maintain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. With Republicans gaining momentum and key policy priorities stalling in Congress, Obama believes that a change in leadership may be necessary to secure a Democratic victory in 2024.
Biden has not publicly commented on Obama’s reported advice, but his team has indicated that he is committed to running for reelection and is confident in his ability to lead the country through challenging times. Despite the challenges and criticism, Biden’s administration has made significant progress on key issues such as the economy, infrastructure, and climate change.
It remains to be seen whether Biden will heed Obama’s advice and reconsider his candidacy for reelection. As the political landscape continues to shift, it will be important for Democrats to unite behind a strong candidate who can effectively lead the party to victory in the next presidential election.
Obama telling allies Biden needs to reconsider campaign as path to victory slims: Report
Former President Barack Obama told allies that President Joe Biden should reevaluate the viability of his candidacy, according to a new report.
Obama reportedly told his allies in recent days that Biden’s chances of reelection are greatly diminished, and he should reevaluate his candidacy altogether in light of tanking poll numbers and dissent from Congressional Democrats, according to multiple people briefed on his thinking who spoke with the Washington Post.
However, publicly, he has maintained that the final decision is Biden’s to make and that his influence over Biden’s decision-making isn’t decisive.
Questions of Biden’s candidacy had been temporarily paused after the Saturday assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, which absorbed the news cycle. The lull ended on Tuesday, however, when Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a close ally of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), publicly called on Biden to step down.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) are also reportedly privately urging Biden to step down.
One person familiar with the matter told the Washington Post that Obama has been privately in talks with key power brokers, such as Pelosi, to give his input.
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