President Joe Biden is grappling with a series of crises within his own re-election effort as allies, both publicly and privately, urge him to consider stepping aside.
Major donors have significantly reduced contributions, and grassroots fundraising is struggling to keep pace with campaign demands, just months before the presidential election.
Since a pivotal debate in Atlanta, Biden has faced increasing scrutiny over his campaign’s trajectory.
Despite efforts to shore up support, including renewed media engagements to demonstrate mental acuity, concerns among allies have only deepened. Some of his staunchest supporters now believe that his chances of victory are diminishing rapidly.
The situation escalated further when Rep. Adam Schiff publicly called for Biden to abandon the nomination, echoing concerns from other Democratic leaders who fear his candidacy could jeopardize control of Congress.
Even Biden’s recent COVID diagnosis and subsequent isolation at his Delaware vacation home have failed to shift the narrative.
Financially, the Biden campaign is experiencing a significant downturn, with projections suggesting a shortfall in large donor contributions by as much as 50%.
This drying up of funds has compounded the pressure on Biden to reconsider his candidacy.
Despite outward assertions from campaign officials that Biden remains committed and in good health, there is a growing acknowledgment within his inner circle that a change may be inevitable.
Sources close to Biden indicate a shift in his openness to stepping aside, despite his public insistence to the contrary.
As calls for Biden to reassess his candidacy grow louder, the campaign is grappling with the absence of a clear alternative candidate.
The internal debate underscores a critical moment for the Democratic Party, with some aides cautioning against alienating voters who feel their preferred candidate is being pushed out prematurely.
In an interview, Biden acknowledged that a medical condition or a clear demonstration of an insurmountable path to victory could prompt him to reconsider his campaign.
However, as of now, the president remains adamant about continuing, even as his political future hangs in the balance.
