President Joe Biden faced renewed pressure from leading Democrats to drop out of the 2024 election contest against former President Donald Trump after testing positive for Covid and isolating at his beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware. Despite flatly rejecting calls to step aside, Biden is reportedly more open to listening to top Democrats about the risks of remaining in the race. Concerns have been raised that his presence on the party ticket could cost Democrats their majority in both chambers of Congress.
Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns about the viability of Biden's candidacy, and Democratic leaders in Congress have warned him that his candidacy could jeopardize their chances of maintaining majorities in the Senate and House. Calls for Biden to drop out have come from various Democrats in Congress, including Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. John Hickenlooper.
Despite the growing concerns and pressure, the Biden campaign has remained steadfast in their support of the President. Top staffers have maintained that Biden will continue to be the Democratic nominee and have not entertained scenarios where he is not at the top of the ticket.
The situation remains fluid as Biden considers the advice of top Democrats and weighs the risks of remaining in the race. The outcome of his decision could have significant implications for the Democratic Party's chances in the upcoming election. Biden's next steps will be closely watched as the party grapples with the possibility of a change in the presidential ticket.