The Biden campaign finds itself in a precarious position as rumors suggest that the president may soon withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
An emergency all-staff meeting was scheduled to address the crisis, with powerful Democrats considering a replacement for the current occupant of the White House before the Democratic National Convention begins, as the Gateway Pundit reports.
Amid swirling speculation and internal turmoil, the Biden campaign reportedly arranged an urgent "all-hands meeting" for Friday.
Coinciding with the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, this meeting came at a critical juncture. Key Democratic figures are contemplating a potential transition, with the Democratic National Convention set for next month in Chicago.
Currently convalescing at his Rehoboth Beach home, President Biden is at the center of a storm of leaks causing significant unrest. Influential party members are clandestinely working to push Biden out of the 2024 race. Reports from NBC News indicate that even Biden's family has entered discussions about a possible exit strategy.
Despite this turmoil, a Friday morning email from the Biden campaign reinforced Biden's unwavering commitment to the 2024 race. The communication categorically denied any plans to nominate an alternative candidate, underscoring that Biden aims to secure the official nomination in a few short weeks.
“Members of President Joe Biden’s family have discussed what an exit from his campaign might look like, according to two people familiar with the discussions,” NBC News revealed. This development has only intensified speculation among political analysts, while also adding to the conflicting messages that have emerged.
Mark Halperin reported that Biden may announce his withdrawal as soon as Sunday. If he does, Halperin added, Biden is not expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, complicating the path forward for the Democratic Party.
In the event of Biden stepping aside, the Democratic National Convention may turn into an open contest, featuring Harris and possibly three other candidates for the top job. Prominent names reportedly under consideration for the vice-presidential position include Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
NBC News highlighted, “The overall tone of the conversations has been that any exit plan -- should Biden decide to take that step, as some of his closest allies increasingly believe he will -- should put the party in the best position to beat former President Donald Trump while also being worthy of the more than five decades he has served the country in elected office, these people said.”
Through their campaign, Biden has firmly communicated his intent to stay in the race. "Joe Biden has made it more than clear: He’s in this race and he’s in it to win it," the campaign stated. However, the ongoing uncertainty casts a shadow over these reassurances.
The Democrats are in a particularly vulnerable position as they face off against a charged Republican opposition fresh from their National Convention. With the Democratic National Convention looming, any major shifts could recalibrate the party's approach to the upcoming election.
The Biden campaign's need for an emergency meeting highlights the urgency of addressing internal fractures and managing leaks. The party must unify quickly in order to steady its course in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
