Biden’s campaign hangs in the balance as his ability to win back skeptical Democrats is tested
President Joe Biden has weighty options before him this weekend that could set the direction of the country and his party as the nation heads toward the November election with an energized GOP after the Republican nominating convention to send Trump back
Despite a series of campaign stops and interviews, President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from within his own party to step aside and not seek reelection in 2024. This sentiment has been echoed by nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress, including Rep. Mark Takano, who called on Biden to "pass the torch" to Vice President Kamala Harris. This call for a change in leadership comes just a month before the Democratic National Convention, creating a stark divide within the party. While some Democrats advocate for an open nominating process, others believe that bypassing Harris, as the first female vice president of color, would be politically and logistically challenging. The situation has reached a stalemate, with Biden isolating in Delaware following a COVID infection and facing criticism for not doing enough to win back skeptical Democrats. The article also highlights the contrasting situation within the Republican Party, which has embraced former President Donald Trump's far-right agenda despite his criminal convictions and pending indictment.