Former President Barack Obama has reportedly expressed concerns about President Joe Biden‘s diminishing chances of winning the 2024 election.
What Happened: Obama has privately shared his apprehensions with allies about Biden’s diminishing prospects for re-election, The Washington Post reported.
The decision about the future of Biden’s candidacy lies with the president himself, Obama has stressed.
Obama, who has only spoken to Biden once since the debate, has been actively involved in discussions about the future of Biden’s campaign, according to WaPo. He has been a sounding board for many concerned Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
A spokesperson for Obama declined to comment, according to The Washington Post.
Despite Biden’s public stance that he will not withdraw from the race, Obama’s concerns reflect a growing unease within the Democratic Party about Biden’s chances and the potential impact on other candidates.
Why It Matters: This news comes in the wake of reports that Pelosi has privately expressed doubts about Biden’s chances in the 2024 White House race.
In a post on social media on Monday, Biden highlighted his accomplishments in office, stating, “I’ve been doing this a long time, I know I’m not a young guy. But I’ve gotten more done than any president has in a long, long time. I’m willing to be judged on that.”
These developments also coincide with the ongoing Republican National Convention, where former President Donald Trump has chosen Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate, further intensifying the competition for the 2024 presidential election.
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