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Biden Faces Calls to Withdraw as Speculation Mounts
2024-07-20 09:00:08
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Biden Faces Calls to Withdraw as Speculation Mounts

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Joe Biden's campaign chair acknowledges a decline in support but maintains that he will stay in the race. However, pressure is mounting from within the Democratic Party for him to drop out.

Kamala Harris is being considered as a potential alternative nominee. Biden's declining poll numbers, concerns from party leaders, and calls for withdrawal from over 28 Democrats in Congress contribute to the speculation.

Biden's allies compare his situation to Julius Caesar and there is a growing sense that his campaign is coming to an end. Despite this, Biden insists that he has polling evidence showing he could still win.

Meanwhile, Biden reportedly feels betrayed by his allies, as advisers discuss the details of a possible withdrawal. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has expressed support for an open nomination process if Biden drops out, favoring Kamala Harris as the potential candidate.

Overall, there is a belief among Democrats that a change in the presidential nominee is becoming inevitable.

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World - South China Morning Post
19. Juli 2024 um 14:19

Biden’s campaign chair acknowledges support ‘slippage’ but says he’s staying in the race | South China Morning Post

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Biden's campaign chair acknowledges 'slippage' in support, but insists he will remain in the race. Democrats are considering Kamala Harris as an alternative nominee. The Democratic National Committee is pressing ahead with plans to nominate a presidential pick, while Biden's closest friend in Congress urges him to have private discussions. Trump has wrapped up an enthusiastic Republican National Convention, as a majority of Democrats think Harris would make a good president. Former President B..
The Guardian
19. Juli 2024 um 22:44

Biden reportedly feeling ‘betrayed’ by allies as speculation mounts over withdrawal

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EL PAÍS
19. Juli 2024 um 22:42

Biden assures he will return next week to the election campaign as pressure mounts for him to withdraw

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20. Juli 2024 um 02:55

Pelosi Told Colleagues She Would Favor ‘Open’ Nomination Process if Biden Drops Out

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