Several reports published Thursday indicate President Joe Biden could announce he may be stepping out of the race for President.
President Joe Biden faces increasing isolation as senior White House and campaign officials privately urge him to abandon his 2024 reelection campaign, deeming it untenable. In the aftermath of a poorly received debate, Biden’s inner circle has tightened, limiting his access to diverse perspectives and alarming many Democrats who question whether he is receiving accurate information about his candidacy's challenges.
High-ranking advisers like Anita Dunn and Bob Bauer have faced criticism from Biden’s family, further insulating the president. Despite public denials from campaign spokespeople, there is widespread internal despair and speculation about Biden’s future, with calls from Democratic lawmakers and constituents urging him to step aside. Biden, recovering from COVID-19 and in a contemplative stage, is reportedly deliberating his next steps, while the White House braces for potential Republican attacks should he choose not to seek reelection.
If Biden were to step down several names have been mentioned as a possible replacement:
Kamala Harris
Gretchen Whitmer
Gavin Newsom
JB Pritzker
If Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the nominee polling shows the race versus Trump would be within the margin of error.
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If Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gets the nomination there have already been polling that has showns how Whitmer compares to Trump.
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If California Governor Gavin Newsom gets the nomination there have already been polling that shows how he would fair versus Trump.
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