Biden Mulls Exiting Race After COVID Diagnosis and Ally Defections
Fuming Biden Weighs Options Amid Mounting Pressure
As allies abandon and Democratic lawmakers urge him to step aside, President Biden is contemplating leaving the race three weeks after insisting he would stay.
Despite contracting COVID-19 and being isolated at his Delaware beach house, Biden has been fuming with resentment, according to sources familiar with his thinking. The President's frustration stems from the defection of key allies and the increasing chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for him to withdraw from the race.
The Biden-Harris campaign committee raised an impressive $270 million in the second quarter of the year. However, it remains unclear whether Harris will remain on the ticket as the vice presidential nominee if Biden decides to step down.
As Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, speculation about his political future swirls. Those who have spoken to him describe him as frustrated and weighing his options. The decision of whether to leave the race or fight on will have significant implications for the Democratic Party and the upcoming presidential election.
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