Author: Michael Scherer, Tyler Pager, Josh Dawsey, Ashley Parker, Paul Kane, Marianna Sotomayor

The president’s public appearance left the Democratic party in disarray as internal doubts and concerns arose. House and Senate leaders expressed doubts about Biden’s candidacy, leading to calls for him to step aside. Significant pressure mounted on Biden to consider his role in the party’s future. The story unraveled further as concerns heightened with declining support and internal clashes. Biden, facing both internal and external pressures, made attempts to solidify his position, only to face setbacks, including a failed speech at a convention. Donors and strategists strategize on Biden’s future, contemplating possible replacements and uncertainties surrounding his candidacy. The narrative…