(The Guardian) Biden 'looking forward' to getting back on campaign trail despite reports he is open to dropping out
Amid the public disavowals of support from Democratic lawmakers, an equally intense private lobbying campaign from top Democrats, party stalwarts and senior donors has been aimed at persuading Joe Biden that he cannot beat Donald Trump and that his political legacy is at risk unless he is replaced by a more dynamic candidate, most likely Kamala Harris.
That campaign has seemingly inched closer and closer to persuading Biden and his close inner circles of advisers and family members that the situation has become so serious that he needs to consider taking the extraordinary step of declaring himself a one-term president and backing someone else to fight Trump.
Biden’s position has reportedly wavered from one of absolute refusal to move to now being open to the idea of considering his position. Some media reports have even suggested that a decision could come in the next few days, including as early as this weekend.
However, on Friday, Biden’s campaign struck a notable tone of defiance, saying the president – who also has Covid and is isolating at his Delaware beach home – is anticipating getting back on the campaign trail. Biden said in a statement:
I look forward to getting back on the campaign trail next week to continue exposing the threat of Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda while making the case for my own record and the vision that I have for America: one where we save our democracy, protect our rights and freedoms, and create opportunity for everyone.
“The stakes are high, and the choice is clear,” Biden added. “Together, we will win.”
Amid the public disavowals of support from Democratic lawmakers, an equally intense private lobbying campaign from top Democrats, party stalwarts and senior donors has been aimed at persuading Joe Biden that he cannot beat Donald Trump and that his political legacy is at risk unless he is replaced by a more dynamic candidate, most likely Kamala Harris.
That campaign has seemingly inched closer and closer to persuading Biden and his close inner circles of advisers and family members that the situation has become so serious that he needs to consider taking the extraordinary step of declaring himself a one-term president and backing someone else to fight Trump.
Biden’s position has reportedly wavered from one of absolute refusal to move to now being open to the idea of considering his position. Some media reports have even suggested that a decision could come in the next few days, including as early as this weekend.
However, on Friday, Biden’s campaign struck a notable tone of defiance, saying the president – who also has Covid and is isolating at his Delaware beach home – is anticipating getting back on the campaign trail. Biden said in a statement:
I look forward to getting back on the campaign trail next week to continue exposing the threat of Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda while making the case for my own record and the vision that I have for America: one where we save our democracy, protect our rights and freedoms, and create opportunity for everyone.
“The stakes are high, and the choice is clear,” Biden added. “Together, we will win.”
