In a display of defiance against the establishment's whispers of discontent, President Joe Biden is standing his ground amid increasing pressure from within his own ranks — including figures like Barack Obama — to bow out of the race for re-election due to concerns over his age and mental acuity.
According to The New York Times, an irate Biden, who has been battling COVID-19, is reportedly incensed by maneuvers within Democratic circles suggesting he relinquish his role as the party's frontrunner. This revelation surfaces amidst a chorus of dissent from within the Democratic Party following what many viewed as a less-than-stellar performance by Biden in the inaugural presidential debate, prompting calls for him to suspend his campaign efforts.
According to The New York Times, an irate Biden, who has been battling COVID-19, is reportedly incensed by maneuvers within Democratic circles suggesting he relinquish his role as the party's frontrunner. This revelation surfaces amidst a chorus of dissent from within the Democratic Party following what many viewed as a less-than-stellar performance by Biden in the inaugural presidential debate, prompting calls for him to suspend his campaign efforts.
Despite these internal criticisms, key allies such as Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have avoided public disparagement of Biden, whose campaign steadfastly asserts his intention to persevere in the electoral race. Sources close to The Times suggest Biden perceives Obama as orchestrating discussions about his candidacy behind the scenes, literally referring to his former boss as the "puppet master." Meanwhile, The Associated Press reveals that Obama has voiced concerns to confidants about Biden's prospects in the upcoming election but emphasized that it remains Biden's call to make.
Additionally, CNN disclosed Pelosi's warnings to Biden regarding unfavorable polls against Trump that could spell disaster for Democrats across the board. However, she later contested this portrayal of their conversation as misrepresented by anonymous leaks. Carl Bernstein on CNN conveyed descriptions of an embattled Biden, beset with feelings of abandonment from within his party. Despite this, accolades for Biden's first term accomplishments have come from figures like Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Senator Jon Tester of Montana, who both acknowledge Biden’s service yet suggest a step down would cement his legacy and benefit the party.
Undeterred by mounting opposition and skepticism within his party’s ranks, Campaign Chair Jen O'Malley Dillon affirmed on MSNBC's Morning Joe that President Biden remains resolute in not only staying in the race but securing victory for another term as president. This stance underscores a brewing battle within the Democratic Party between loyalty to established figures and strategic considerations for future success against Republican contenders like Trump.
