In a surprising turn of events, President Biden’s renomination is in jeopardy as leading Democrats have made private entreaties for him to withdraw his re-election bid. Senators Schumer and Jeffries, as well as former Speaker Pelosi, are among those who have urged Biden to step aside. Despite their efforts, Biden has rebuffed the appeals, leading to a public pressure campaign to get him out.
Additionally, Rep. Adam Schiff has publicly spoken against Biden remaining as the nominee, further adding to the growing opposition within the party. The Democratic National Committee has delayed the virtual roll call vote to make Biden the nominee, reportedly at the urging of Schumer and Jeffries, to buy more time for the anti-Biden movement to exert pressure.
Democratic donors have also expressed displeasure with Biden, with major donors withholding their financial support due to doubts about his ability to win in November. Polling data shows that a significant percentage of voters, including those who voted for Biden in 2020, do not believe he is mentally fit to serve as president.
As pressure mounts on Biden to step aside, he has become more receptive to hearing arguments about dropping his re-election bid. While he has not indicated any willingness to withdraw, he has been open to discussing new polling data and the potential for Vice President Kamala Harris to win. The political environment for Biden remains uncertain, with his candidacy facing unprecedented opposition from within his own party.
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