The Biden campaign has called an emergency “all-hands meeting” as leaks and internal turmoil increase pressure on Joe Biden. The meeting is set for Friday, amid a crucial period for the party with Donald Trump finishing his Republican National Convention and Democrats considering whether Biden might step down before their convention next month in Chicago.
“The Biden For President campaign is calling an all-staff meeting for Friday. It’s heading into a critical weekend for the party as Republican Donald Trump wraps up a heady Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and Democrats, racing time, consider the extraordinary possibility of Biden stepping aside for a new presidential nominee before their own convention next month in Chicago.
Biden’s team is trying to control the narrative while he rests at his Rehoboth Beach home. Leaks to the media suggest powerful Democrats are pushing for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race.
NBC News reports that Biden’s family is discussing what an exit might look like if he decides to step down. The discussions are focused on ensuring that any exit plan will help the party beat Trump and honor Biden’s long service.
In response, the Biden campaign sent an email stating that Biden is committed to running and remains the presumptive nominee. They emphasize that there are no plans for an alternative nominee, and Biden will officially be the nominee in a few weeks.
Meanwhile, Mark Halperin reports that Biden may drop out of the race as soon as Sunday. He also notes that Biden is not expected to endorse Kamala Harris or resign from the presidency. An open convention is anticipated, with potential running mates for Harris including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and PA Gov. Josh Shapiro.
