Pressure Is Growing For Joe Biden To Drop Out Of The US presidential Campaign
US President Joe Biden faces a surge of pressure to step aside as the Democratic candidate.
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Political pressure is growing on US President Joe Biden to step aside over fears he will lose to Donald Trump in the November election. Criticism from within the Democratic Party has increased significantly. Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Biden to decide quickly about the 2024 race. Hollywood star George Clooney, a Democrat, withdrew his support, saying Biden isn't the same man he was in 2020.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has also signaled openness to a different Democratic candidate. Senator Peter Welch explicitly called for Biden to step aside, saying it is "for the good of the country."
Biden's recent debate performance against Trump has raised concerns. Despite his reassurance at a NATO leaders' address, senior Democratic Congressman Joe Courtney acknowledged the party's internal debates about Biden's ability to lead. Pelosi's remarks suggested Biden might face more calls to exit the race. Political analysts say Pelosi's comments were deliberate, signaling Biden is in trouble. Dr. Emma Shortis noted the difficulty of reversing this momentum once it starts.
Clooney criticized Biden in an opinion piece, but Biden dismissed the remarks, highlighting support from union leaders instead. When asked about Pelosi's support, he responded confidently. His campaign reaffirmed his commitment to the race. However, analysts warn that pressure on Biden could become too much. Dr. Shortis pointed out the lack of succession planning within the Democratic Party. Vice-President Kamala Harris is seen as a potential replacement, but Biden's final decision needs to come soon. "The clock is ticking," said Bill Galston from the Brookings Institute.