2024 election live updates: Biden says he is 'looking forward to getting back on campaign trail'
Last updated: Friday, July 19, 2024 5:35PM GMT
Pelosi privately says Biden is more receptive to calls to leave candidacy, sources say
President Joe Biden is facing a critical point in his reelection bid as Democratic calls for him to exit the 2024 race continue to mount despite his efforts to shut them down.
A poor debate performance against Donald Trump in June reignited questions about Biden's age and fitness to carry out his campaign and serve another four years. Biden has defiantly insisted he is staying the course, telling lawmakers this week he is not going anywhere.
On July 11, Biden held his first news conference since the debate -- taking multiple questions about his political future.
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Pelosi privately says Biden is more receptive to calls to leave candidacy, sources say
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has privately told some House Democrats she believes President Biden is more receptive to hearing calls for him to step aside and that those conversations could push him to make a decision soon, according to two people familiar with the conversations.
Biden, however, has publicly insisted he has already made his decision and it is to stay in the race.
This comes as a slew of top Democratic leaders have come out to publicly ask the President to not run for re-election.
Jul 19, 2024, 1:11 PM GMT
Sen. Jon Tester calls on Biden not to seek another term
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., called on President Joe Biden not to seek another term in a statement Thursday, saying, "I've never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong."
"While I appreciate his commitment to public service and our country, I believe President Biden should not seek re-election to another term," Tester said.
