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Biden Campaign Counters Speculation About His Exit from Presidential Race

Advisors Insist President Remains Firm in Re-Election Bid Despite Party Pressure

Author

Michelle Sutter
July 19th, 2024 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

The Biden campaign is firmly rejecting recent reports suggesting that President Joe Biden is considering dropping out of the 2024 race. Senior campaign advisor TJ Ducklo emphasized Biden’s commitment to his re-election bid amidst increasing pressure from prominent Democrats to suspend his campaign.

In a post on X, Ducklo stated, “Joe Biden is his party’s nominee. He’s the President of the United States. He’s running for reelection. Baseless conjecture from anonymous sources isn’t a scoop. Tonight a convicted felon will talk about how he’ll make people’s lives worse if he gains power. Let’s focus.”

Key Developments:

  • Reports have surfaced that senior members of Congress, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), met with Biden to advise him to end his re-election campaign.

  • Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has also reportedly urged Biden to consider the negative impact his candidacy might have on the Democratic Party's chances in November.

  • Biden has reportedly pushed back, citing internal polling that suggests he can still win.

Schumer's office confirmed the meeting with Biden, stating that Schumer conveyed the views of his caucus. Similarly, a spokesman for Jeffries acknowledged a private conversation with Biden, reflecting growing concerns within the party about Biden’s electability.

Additional Facts:

  • Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) publicly called for Biden to "pass the torch," expressing doubts about his ability to defeat Trump in the upcoming election.

  • Biden is currently self-isolating in Delaware after testing positive for COVID, experiencing mild symptoms according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

  • Trump leads Biden nationally by 2.7 percentage points according to the RealClearPolitics average of polls, a stark contrast to Biden’s 8.8-point lead at this time in 2020.

Despite the internal pressure and public doubts from figures like Schiff, Biden’s campaign remains resolute. The President’s team continues to argue that he is the best candidate to lead the Democratic Party and to challenge Trump in the general election.

As Biden recovers from COVID-19, the political landscape remains tense. Trump is set to address the Republican National Convention just days after surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, underscoring the high stakes of the current political climate.

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