President Joe Biden is facing growing pressure from Democrats to drop out of the 2024 presidential race following a disastrous debate performance over three weeks ago. Despite this, Biden remains publicly defiant while his family privately discusses what an exit from the race might look like. Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies are also beginning to lay the groundwork for a potential campaign if she were to take over the party’s ticket. Thirteen more congressional Democrats, including close allies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and vulnerable Senate Democrats, have called on Biden to exit the race, bringing the total number of defectors to 35. However, Biden received a boost as BOLD PAC endorsed his campaign. Privately, members of Biden’s family are discussing an exit strategy that would benefit the party while honoring his decades of service to the country.
In light of the growing pressure on Biden, Chuck Todd analyzes the change in the political landscape, noting that voter interest and engagement in the election have increased dramatically over the past month. Steve Kornacki draws a parallel with a similar situation that occurred eight years ago with Republicans attempting to dislodge their nominee, Donald Trump, following the “Access Hollywood” tape scandal. Despite the pressure on Biden to drop out, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether he will relent to the demands of his party.
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