Joe Biden will end his run for US President for the 2024 election with an announcement within the next few days, according to multiple reports.
Journalist Mark Halperin revealed that a growing number of Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, have called for Biden to step aside.
“According to multiple Democratic sources, this is happening all of a sudden. Everyone said it would happen gradually and then all at once, and that’s what’s happening,” Halperin said.
“According to my sources, President Biden has agreed to step down as a Democratic nominee. It happens as early as this weekend. His speech has been drafted for him.”
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Halperin continued:
“He will continue on as president because that is his intention, he also will not uphold endorse Vice President Harris as his successor.”
“They’re hoping that he will endorse an open process in which the convention will be open to Vice President Harris and a few other candidates in Chicago.”
“The belief is that Vice President Harris is already looking at potential running mates to go to Chicago with a full ticket, including one possibility, Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, and perhaps the governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro.”
Other candidates being considered include:
Gavin Newsom
Gretchen Whitmer
As we reported on Thursday, Biden was suddenly open to being replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential ticket after catching COVID.
Biden cut his trip to Las Vegas short as he faced mounting calls from Democrats to exit the race.
Following his alarming debate performance in Atlanta against Donald Trump, the Biden campaign has been in a steady nosedive.
“The private conversations with the Hill are continuing,” a senior Democratic adviser told CNN, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“He’s being receptive. Not as defiant as he is publicly.”
“He’s gone from saying, ‘Kamala can’t win,’ to ‘Do you think Kamala can win?” the adviser said.
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