President Biden is facing increasing pressure from Democratic leaders to reconsider his reelection bid. Top Democrats have met with him in recent days to convey one message: His continued candidacy is hurting the Democratic Party’s ability to control either chamber of Congress next year. Former president Barack Obama has separately told allies that Biden’s own path to victory has greatly diminished.
But Biden and his campaign advisers have remained defiant, insisting that he will not drop out of the race. Biden tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday and is quarantining in his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Primary take away – They do not have to choose Kamala.
BREAKING NEWS: Multiples sources outline the apparent state of play on Biden at this time:
* plans to announce withdrawal from nomination as early as this weekend, with Sunday most likely
* Jon Meacham polishing up remarks
* Biden with NOT resign the presidency
* Biden will… https://t.co/l0LrfDTvOL
— Mark Halperin (@MarkHalperin) July 18, 2024
h/t AndyCanuck
