In recent news, the Washington Post reported that Vice President Joe Biden had a conversation with Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the Democrats in the House of Representatives. The purpose of their discussion was to address opposition to his candidacy among Democratic members of Congress. Following their talk, Jeffries spoke with other leaders in Congress to discuss maintaining unity within the party.
In addition to this conversation, Biden has plans to conduct several interviews with US media in the coming days to demonstrate to the American public that the recent conflict was an isolated incident. Reports from closed conversations suggest that Biden is considering withdrawing from the race if he is unable to gain public support.
Opposition to Biden within the Democratic Party has escalated recently, with Congressman Lloyd Doggett publicly calling for Biden to withdraw from the race. This sentiment was echoed by Democratic House of Representatives member Raul Grihalba, who emphasized the importance of seeking leadership elsewhere.
Various elements within the Democratic Party have expressed concerns about Biden’s candidacy. Former President Obama, a group of about 25 members of Congress, and representatives in the body that selects the Democratic presidential candidate have all raised doubts about Biden’s chances. If Biden decides to withdraw, Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as the leading candidate to replace him, with broad support within the party.
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