Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately told President Joe Biden in a recent conversation that polling shows that the president cannot defeat Donald Trump and that Biden could destroy Democrats' chances of winning the House in November if he continues seeking a second term. The president responded by pushing back, telling Pelosi he has seen polls that indicate he can win, one source said. Another one of the sources described Biden as getting defensive about the polls.
Nancy Pelosi privately told Biden that polls show he cannot win and will take down the House, sources say, but the president pushed back on her assessment. https://t.co/JsSgtCxDTS
" CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 18, 2024
"The speaker does not want to call on him to resign, but she will do everything in her power to make sure it happens," one unnamed Pelosi ally told Politico, referring to getting Biden to drop out." www.thedailybeast.com
All this screeching about polls makes dems look WEAK. [...] #3 | Posted by truthhurts
As opposed to being lead by a presidential candidate who freezes like a deer in headlights and can't think on topic for more than five seconds?
Yahweh-forbid that the Dems take into account that the public noticed the king has no clothes.
The MSM is not going to stop until Joe drops out. #4 | Posted by Alexandrite
It's more than that; donations have slowed drastically. Because donors, big and small, have better things to do with their money than burn it in honor of Joe's poor judgment. ("[Democratic donor and fundraiser] Jeffrey Katzenberg Tells Joe Biden That Donor Cash Is Drying Up As Concerns About POTUS' Age Grow" deadline.com ).
Obama tells allies Biden needs to seriously consider his viability (www.washingtonpost.com)
Former president Barack Obama has told allies in recent days that President Biden's path to victory has greatly diminished and he thinks the president needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy, according to multiple people briefed on his thinking.
Obama has spoken with Biden only once since the debate, and he has been clear in his conversations with others that the future of Biden's candidacy is a decision for the president to make. He has emphasized that his concern is protecting Biden and his legacy, and has pushed back against the idea that he alone can influence Biden's decision-making process.
Behind the scenes, Obama has been deeply engaged in conversations about the future of Biden's campaign, taking calls from many anxious Democrats ... .
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