Reports suggest that US President Joe Biden is contemplating dropping out of the 2024 White House race, with concerns raised by allies including Barack Obama about his chances of winning the election. Biden, 81, who is currently battling Covid, is facing opposition within his own party, leading to speculation about the future of his reelection bid.
Multiple sources close to Biden have indicated that he is starting to acknowledge the possibility of losing to Republican rival Donald Trump in November and may need to withdraw. Former President Obama has reportedly advised Biden to reconsider the viability of his candidacy, while party figures suggest that the decision to drop out could come soon.
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The New York Times reported that there is a growing sentiment among those close to Biden that he may have to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement.
Despite his campaign’s denial of the reports and insistence that he is staying in the race, the pressure on Biden to reconsider his candidacy continues to mount, with Democratic voices questioning his ability to win and concerns about the party’s prospects in the upcoming election.