President Joe Biden, currently recovering from Covid at his Delaware beach house, is facing a diminishing circle of support within his own party. The news that Hillary and Bill Clinton are privately standing by Biden highlights just how isolated he has become, with many Democrats privately expressing doubts about his re-election bid. Despite the Biden campaign’s defiant tone and plans for him to return to the campaign trail, the support for him continues to erode.
Calls for Biden to step aside are growing, with 32 Democratic congressmen and four senators publicly opposing his re-election bid. Many longtime Biden allies, including Senator Sherrod Brown, are among those urging him not to run again. Some believe that Vice President Kamala Harris should replace Biden at the top of the ticket, while others are considering the possibility of an open nominating convention next month as a solution to the crisis.
Biden’s personal physician has reported that he is steadily recovering from Covid. The Clintons, who remain influential in Democratic politics, have been actively supporting Biden and encouraging donors to stick with him. However, some Democrats are already looking beyond Biden and exploring other potential replacement scenarios, including a “blitz primary” or an open convention to select a new nominee. Vice President Harris is seen as a favored successor by many, while others argue for a more open selection process. The internal party turmoil and uncertainty surrounding Biden’s re-election bid have created a sense of urgency among Democrats as they prepare for the upcoming election.
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