Barack Obama tells allies Joe Biden needs to seriously consider candidacy, reports say | BBC News

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Published 2024-07-18
US President Joe Biden faces new questions over his candidacy for re-election after top Democrats - such as Nancy Pelosi, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff - reportedly expressed concerns about his ability to win.

There are also reports from the Washington Post citing multiple associates that former President Barack Obama has told allies that Mr Biden's path to victory is greatly diminished, and that he needed to seriously consider his candidacy.

Mr Biden has repeatedly said he intends to stay in the race, despite the calls for him to step aside.


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All Comments (21)
  • @sciencesaves
    No crap. A year ago would have been nice to say this
  • @acbgames1766
    "Being open to a change" practically means in political jargon that the issue is settled.
  • This is the first time in my 70 years that i have seen a political party be against both candidates! Bwa ha ha!
  • He doesn’t have Covid. He’s going to step down and this will be the excuse
  • @iamdmc
    You've handed the election to trump congrats democrats
  • Joe Biden was quoted last week as saying "Kamala can't win" while resisting calls to step aside. I'm sure that makes her feel wonderful, just wonderful..."
  • @itsallinthehead
    Last week it was the sniffles; now it’s COVID…but don’t say it’s SENILITY! 😂
  • @ISirSmoke
    change him out and make the new person an easy vote, as simple as that
  • @mattm1841
    Who would replace him in the race last minute?
  • BBC will you be informing the nation to what is currently happening in Leeds? I'm guessing not.
  • @RodinThink28
    Sleeply Joe ..> Senile Joe ...> Stubborn Joe ... > Sick Joe