Protesters call on Biden to step down as Democrats remain divided
"Thank You, Joe: It’s Time to Go Tonight" Calls on President Biden to Drop Out of 2024 Race
Beyond Capitol Hill: "We Are Ready to Unite Behind a New Nominee"
A growing chorus of voices is calling on President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, with protests at the White House today and more than 30 lawmakers urging him to step aside. Despite warnings from allies that efforts to push him out are undemocratic, the President remains hospitalized at his Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home, recovering from COVID-19.
Biden Allies Urge Party Leaders to Support His Re-Election Bid
In a surprise move, sources close to the Biden family have revealed that Bill and Hillary Clinton are privately supporting the President’s repeated vow to stay in the race. Meanwhile, two people familiar with former President Obama’s thinking say he has concerns about his former vice president’s candidacy. These divisions within the Democratic Party only serve to widen the gap between supporters of the President and those calling for his resignation.
Vice President Harris Prepared to Step Up
If President Biden were to step back, Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to take the reins, with sources indicating that she is balancing defending the President while also building her own campaign. Today, she praised Biden at a campaign fundraiser in Massachusetts, stating, "We are going to win this election." However, behind the scenes, Harris’s allies are weighing how to construct a campaign of their own if the President exits the race.
Democratic National Committee to Proceed with Virtual Roll Call
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the President’s future in the race, the Democratic National Committee is moving forward with its plans to nominate the President on a virtual roll call in the first week of August. However, this would not preclude the President from dropping out after that.
The Future of the Democratic Party
As the Democratic Party navigates this crisis, one thing is clear: the time for unity is now. Will President Biden heed the calls to drop out, or will he continue to forge ahead, buoyed by the support of Bill and Hillary Clinton? One thing is certain – the future of the Democratic Party hangs in the balance.