Sources of the Democratic Party of the United States have said that President Biden has now started thinking about leaving the election race. Former President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and other leaders cast doubt on his ability to win the race against Trump, adding pressure on President Biden.
Due to complex physical and mental health problems, President Biden’s morale has dropped to an extraordinary level. Until now, he has come to say that there is no more qualified candidate than him to defeat Trump, but now he is acutely realizing that he has to hold the position of the American president for another four years and carry out the duties of the position. It will not be possible for
It seems that President Biden is inclined to change his mind after comments from Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi came out. After facing defeat at the hands of Donald Trump in the first debate, it became very difficult for President Biden to keep his morale high.
Now there are also reports in the American media that President Biden may announce big news in this regard this weekend, that is, he will officially announce his withdrawal from the American election race. However, he has said about Vice President Kamala Harris that she is qualified to become the President. From this statement, people had guessed that President Biden is now fed up with the issue and has made up his mind.
FORMER House Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately told President Joe Biden in a recent conversation that polls show the president cannot beat Donald Trump, suggesting Biden might destroy Democrats’ chances of winning the House in November if he goes ahead with a second term, according to four sources briefed on the call.
The president responded by pushing back, telling Pelosi he had seen polls that showed he might win, one of the people said. Another person described Biden as becoming defensive regarding the polls. At one point, Pelosi asked Mike Donilon, a longtime Biden adviser, to weigh in on the data.
The call would be the second known conversation between the California lawmaker and Biden since the June 27 presidential debate. While the exact date of the conversation is unclear, one source described it as occurring within the past week. Pelosi and Biden also spoke in early July.
No sources have indicated whether Pelosi told Biden in this conversation that she believed the president should drop out of the 2024 race.
Pelosi has spent the weeks since the debate listening to concerns from her colleagues. Pelosi made headlines when she said in an interview last week: “It’s up to the president to decide whether he’s going to run. We’re all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running out.”
When asked for comment, White House spokesman Andrew Bates did not respond to CNN’s report on the recent Pelosi-Biden call. “President Biden is the party’s nominee. He plans to win and looks forward to working with Democrats in Congress to pass his 100-day agenda to help working families,” Bates said.
A Pelosi spokesman told CNN the former House speaker has been in California since Friday and she has not spoken to Biden since then. (CNN/Z-3)
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US President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from Democratic leaders who are questioning his re-election bid and calling on him to “pass the baton.” They argue that Biden is jeopardizing control of Congress, the only counterbalance once morest the Republicans if Donald Trump wins the presidency.
More than 30 Democratic congressmen have publicly called on US President Joe Biden to step aside, with many more doing so privately.
The list includes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Nancy Pelosi, the emeritus speaker of Congress, who, according to media reports, warned Biden that he would “drag the Democratic Party into defeat” if he goes ahead with his candidacy.
In addition to the risk of losing the executive branch, many Democratic congressmen are also worried regarding losing ground in the legislative branch. This is because the Democratic Party would be left without any control in either branch during the first two years of a possible new term of Republican Donald Trump.
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Beyond the Presidency
Control of Congress is crucial because it would be the only branch that Democrats would have to counterbalance a possible Trump administration and the power of radical MAGA Republicans (Make America Great Again) in other areas of power.
Currently, Democrats hold 51 Senate seats and Republicans hold 49. In an ideal scenario for the November 5 elections, if Democrats manage to maintain half of the Senate seats, that is, 50 seats, they would be tied with the Republicans. In case of a tie, the vice president has the tie-breaking vote. If Trump wins the presidency, the Republicans would have that decisive vote, just as Kamala Harris did in the first two years of Joe Biden’s administration.
Nearly a third of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs in these elections, or 33 seats of which 10 are currently held by Republicans, 19 by Democrats and 4 by independents. In other words, the Democrats are fighting to maintain their slim majority. Additionally, seven senators are retiring from the Legislature, of which six are Democrats and only one is Republican.
Composition of the U.S. Senate © France 24
In the case of the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested every two years, the majority is currently held by Republicans. However, it is a slim majority of seven seats (220 Republicans vs. 213 Democrats), something that Democrats hope to reverse in the next elections to achieve a counterbalance in the Legislature that will prevent a possible Trump administration from implementing the questioned political, tax, legal, and monetary reforms outlined in the ‘Project 2025‘, the roadmap for his mandate.
Trump and his party already have an advantage in the judiciary, as he appointed three justices during his first administration, shifting the ideological balance of the Supreme Court towards the more conservative side, with six out of a total of nine justices. This favors the Republicans in voting on crucial issues such as abortion, gun ownership, and presidential immunity, among others.
Composition of the U.S. House of Representatives © France 24
This potential perfect storm, in which Democrats might be relegated to a mere spectator role, is what worries Democratic leaders, who are urging Biden to hand over the reins to someone more likely to defeat Trump.
Read alsoDemocratic doubts regarding Joe Biden’s candidacy continue following the attack on Trump
What do the polls say?
Following the assassination attempt on Trump on July 13, the former president’s lead over Biden in voting intentions increased, according to polls.
According to a recent CBS poll, 52% of Americans would vote for Trump, while 47% would vote for Joe Biden. This 5% difference is also reflected in swing states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, which are key to winning the Presidency, considering that the other states already have a clear preference.
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Analysts believe the results of the polls following the Republican National Convention, which took place this week and in which Trump was officially nominated as a candidate, might shed light on Biden’s chances, amidst the wave of rejection of his candidacy, which grew following his questionable performance in the debate on June 27.
Read alsoWill the assassination attempt catapult Trump?
With Covid-19 and isolated, Biden insists on his candidacy
In an interview with CNN, Chris Coons, a Democratic senator from Delaware and a close friend of Biden, said the president “has been asking for input. He’s been asking for advice from all of us who talk to him regularly, advice, interpretations of polls, input from other congressmen, but he has communicated to all Democrats in writing that he intends to continue this campaign.”
Meanwhile, NBC journalist and writer Robert Costa wrote on his X network account that sources close to Biden say the president is *furious* because, while he is trying to recover from Covid-19 in Rehoboth, Delaware, where he has his beach house, a pressure campaign continues to escalate.
Responding to growing calls for his resignation, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said the president “is the party’s nominee. He plans to win and looks forward to working with Democrats in Congress to pass his 100-day agenda to help working families.”
Meanwhile, speculation continues to mount in Washington over who might replace Biden. Many believe it might be his vice president, Kamala Harris, but questions remain regarding how and when the transition and announcement would be made.
Some media outlets, like The Hill , have predicted that due to the intense pressure, Biden’s decision will be made in the coming days.
Read alsoBiden reaffirms that he will continue his campaign and attacks Trump’s “dark vision”
US ELECTIONS
US President Joe Biden is sailing once morest a wave of Democratic leaders who are questioning his re-election bid and calling on him to “pass the baton,” arguing that he is jeopardizing control of Congress, the only option to counterbalance the Republicans if Donald Trump wins the presidency.
More than 30 Democratic congressmen have publicly called on US President Joe Biden to step aside, with many more doing so privately.
The list includes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Nancy Pelosithe emeritus speaker of Congress, who, according to media reports, warned Biden that he would “drag the Democratic Party into defeat” if he goes ahead with his candidacy.
In addition to the risk of losing the executive branch, what worries many Democratic congressmen is losing ground in the legislative branch, since the Democratic Party would be left without any control in these branches at least during the first two years of a possible new term of Republican Donald Trump.
Read alsoObama, Pelosi and others press for Biden to reconsider his candidacy, according to media
Beyond the Presidency
Control of Congress is key because it would be the only branch that Democrats would have to counterbalance a possible Trump administration and the power of radical MAGA Republicans (Make America Great Again) in other arenas of power.
Today, Democrats have 51 Senate seats and Republicans have 49. Assuming an ideal scenario for the November 5 elections, if Democrats manage to keep half of the Senate seats, that is, 50 seats, they would be tied with the Republicans. When there is a tie for seats in the Senate, the vice president has the tie-breaking vote. If Trump wins the presidency, the Republicans would have that decisive vote as Kamala Harris had in the first two years of Joe Biden’s administration.
Nearly a third of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs in these elections, or 33 chairsof which 10 are currently Republicans, 19 Democrats and 4 independents. In other words, the Democrats are playing for the slim majority they currently hold. In addition, seven senators are retiring from the Legislature, of which six are Democrats and only one is Republican.
Composition of the U.S. Senate © France 24
In the case of the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are decided every two years, the majority is currently held by Republicans. However, it is a slim majority of seven seats (220 Republicans vs. 213 Democrats), something that Democrats hope to reverse in the next elections to achieve a counterbalance in the Legislature that will not allow a possible Trump administration to implement the questioned political, tax, legal and monetary reforms that are described in the ‘Project 2025‘, the roadmap for his mandate.
Trump and his party already have an advantage in the judiciary, given that during his first administration he appointed three justices and tilted the ideological balance of the Supreme Court towards the more conservative side, with six out of a total of nine, which favors the vote in favor of the Republicans on crucial issues such as abortion, gun ownership and presidential immunity, among others.
Composition of the U.S. House of Representatives © France 24
This possible perfect storm, in which Democrats may be politically reduced to a spectator role, is what worries theDemocratic leaders, who are urging Biden to hand over the baton to someone more likely to beat Trump.
Read alsoDemocratic doubts regarding Joe Biden’s candidacy continue following the attack on Trump
What do the polls say?
Following the assassination attempt on Trump on July 13, the former president’s lead over Biden in voting intentions increased, according to polls.
According to a recent CBS poll, 52% of Americans would vote for Trump, while 47% would vote for Joe Biden. A difference of 5% that is also reflected in swing states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania, which are key to winning the Presidency, taking into account that the rest already have a clear preference.
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According to analysts, the results of the polls following the Republican National Convention, which took place this week and in which Trump was officially nominated as a candidate, might be key to shedding light on Biden’s chances, amid the wave of rejection of his candidacy, which grew following his questionable performance in the debate on June 27.
Read alsoWill the assassination attempt catapult Trump?
With Covid-19 and isolated, Biden insists on his candidacy
In an interview with CNN, Chris Coons, a Democratic senator from Delaware and a close friend of Biden, said the president “has been asking for input. He’s been asking for advice from all of us who talk to him regularly, advice, interpretations of polls, input from other congressmen, but he has communicated to all Democrats in writing that he intends to continue this campaign.”
Meanwhile, NBC journalist and writer Robert Costa wrote on his X network account that sources close to Biden say the president is *furious* because while he is trying to recover from Covid-19 in Rehoboth, Delaware, where he has his beach house, there is a pressure campaign that continues to accelerate.
Responding to growing calls for his resignation, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said the president “is the party’s nominee. He plans to win and looks forward to working with Democrats in Congress to pass his 100-day agenda to help working families.”
Meanwhile, speculation continues to mount in Washington over who might replace Biden. Many say it might be his vice president, Kamala Harrisbut there are also many questions regarding how and when the transition and announcement would be made.
There are media like The Hill who have predicted that given the high pressure, Biden’s decision will take place in the coming days.
Read alsoBiden reaffirms that he will continue his campaign and attacks Trump’s “dark vision”
3.40 am: Former wrestling star Hulk Hogan energized the crowd at the Republican convention in Milwaukee. The 70-year-old ripped off his black shirt displaying the US flag to thunderous applause, revealing a bright red muscle shirt emblazoned with “Trump – Vance 2024.” Read more here.
3.30 am: At the Republican convention, right-wing talk show host Tucker Carlson criticized US aid to Ukraine, which has been under Russian attack. “You don’t see our president suggesting using our military to protect our country or the lives of our citizens – no, this is for Ukraine,” stated the former Fox News host in Milwaukee. “This is a middle finger raised to every American.”
The talk show host, known for his close ties to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, made headlines in early February by conducting an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. For the first time since the war’s outbreak, a US interviewer extensively questioned the Kremlin leader. Carlson, known for disseminating misinformation and conspiracy theories, did not challenge Putin’s extensive statements. Critics had already suggested this as a possible reason why Putin granted the American the 127-minute interview.
2.40 am: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrived at the hall on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, poised to deliver his first public speech since the attempted assassination.
Lara Trump, the candidate’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the Republican National Committee, said the assassination attempt prompted Trump to revise his speech, emphasizing unity. “I don’t think you can go through what he went through on Saturday, the experience of near death, without it having an impact,” Lara Trump said.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, speaking at a campaign rally in North Carolina, remarked that Trump’s call for unity lacked credibility due to his consistent refusal to acknowledge his 2020 election defeat. “We are too busy watching what you do to hear what you say,” Harris said.
Republican National Convention Day 4: Trump’s Speech After Assassination Attempt, Carlson Criticizes Ukraine Aid
The fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee saw a mix of high-energy entertainment, political speeches, and contentious debates. Here are some of the key highlights:
Hulk Hogan Pumps Up the Crowd
Former wrestling star Hulk Hogan, known for his boisterous persona and signature catchphrases, took the stage at the Republican convention, injecting a dose of entertainment into the proceedings. The 70-year-old former wrestler, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, ripped off his black shirt emblazoned with the US flag to thunderous applause. Underneath, he revealed a bright red muscle shirt sporting the slogan “Trump – Vance 2024,” further igniting the crowd’s enthusiasm.
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Tucker Carlson Criticizes Ukraine Aid
Right-wing talk show host Tucker Carlson, known for his controversial views and conservative stance, used his platform at the convention to criticize the US government’s ongoing financial support for Ukraine in its war once morest Russia.
“You don’t see our president suggesting using our military to protect our country or the lives of our citizens – no, this is for Ukraine,” Carlson stated, drawing parallel between the US aid to Ukraine and the perceived lack of focus on domestic issues. “This is a middle finger raised to every American.”
Carlson’s comments resonate with a segment of the Republican base that has expressed growing skepticism regarding the US government’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. His remarks highlighted a key point of contention within the party, with some Republicans advocating for a more isolationist approach to foreign policy.
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Trump’s Speech After Assassination Attempt
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who arrived at the hall on the fourth day, was set to deliver his first public speech since a reported assassination attempt. The incident, which occurred just days before the convention, cast a shadow over the proceedings and prompted Trump to revise his speech.
It was widely acknowledged that the attempted assassination had a significant impact on Trump. Lara Trump, the candidate’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the Republican National Committee, spoke regarding the incident’s emotional toll on Trump. “I don’t think you can go through what he went through on Saturday, the experience of near death, without it having an impact,” she said.
Trump’s revised speech, which was delivered following the assassination attempt, focused heavily on themes of unity and national security. The former president, known for his divisive rhetoric, sought to project a sense of resilience and togetherness in the face of adversity. This shift in tone was likely an attempt to win over a broader base of voters and appeal to those who may have been alienated by his previous inflammatory language.
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Harris Criticizes Trump’s Call for Unity
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, speaking at a separate campaign rally in North Carolina, offered a pointed critique of Trump’s call for unity. She argued that Trump’s repeated refusal to acknowledge his 2020 election defeat cast a long shadow on his appeals for unity.
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“We are too busy watching what you do to hear what you say,” Harris declared, underscoring the perception that Trump’s actions contradict his words. This was a direct attack on Trump’s credibility and a forceful reminder to voters of his contentious political history.
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The Future of the GOP
The Republican National Convention showcased the party’s internal divisions, while also demonstrating the growing influence of conservative figures like Tucker Carlson. Trump’s return to the political stage following the attempted assassination added another layer of complexity to the already turbulent political landscape. These events will continue to shape the future of the GOP and the upcoming presidential election.