In the online version of From the Politics Desk, the latest news and analysis from the NBC News Politics team is provided. Today’s edition focuses on the state of President Joe Biden’s struggling campaign, with a growing number of Democrats calling on him to exit the 2024 race. Despite this pressure, Biden remains defiant publicly while privately his family is discussing potential scenarios for ending his re-election bid. VP Kamala Harris’ allies are also preparing for a potential campaign if she were to take over the top of the party’s ticket.
Thirteen more congressional Democrats joined those calling on Biden to drop out, with some notable names such as Sherrod Brown and Martin Heinrich among them. However, Biden received an endorsement from BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Despite this pressure, Biden’s campaign remains active and the president has pledged to continue.
Privately, Biden’s family is discussing exit strategies that would be in the party’s best interest. Meanwhile, a group of Democrats is quietly planning for a potential Harris presidential campaign should Biden step aside. The upcoming election, once seen as uninteresting to the public, has become more compelling with potential changes in the Democratic ticket. This unpredictability in the race mirrors past elections where parties faced crises but ultimately emerged victorious. Ultimately, the campaign landscape is shifting rapidly, suggesting that all preconceived notions about the election may need to be reevaluated.
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