Today’s newsletter covers the latest on the state of President Joe Biden’s campaign, which is facing increasing pressure from within the Democratic Party to drop out of the 2024 race. Despite the mounting calls for him to exit, Biden remains publicly defiant, while his family is privately discussing potential scenarios for ending his re-election bid. Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies are also preparing for the possibility of her taking over as the party’s nominee.
Thirteen more congressional Democrats have joined the call for Biden to step aside, bringing the total to 35, including significant figures like Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Seth Moulton. Amidst this pressure, Biden’s campaign is still active, with the president vowing to return to the campaign trail soon. The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with plans to nominate Biden, but discussions about a potential exit plan are ongoing within the Biden family.
Meanwhile, a group of Democrats is quietly planning for a potential Harris presidential campaign if Biden were to step down. This shift in dynamics has the potential to generate increased interest and engagement from the electorate in the upcoming election. NBC News political analysts Chuck Todd and Steve Kornacki discuss the volatility and unpredictability in the current political landscape, drawing comparisons to past events like the turmoil within the Republican Party during Trump’s campaign in 2016.
As the situation evolves, it is becoming increasingly clear that the upcoming election may not follow the expected trajectory, with both parties facing challenges and uncertainties that could reshape the political landscape leading up to the 2024 election.
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