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Obama Urges Biden to Consider Viability of Candidacy Amid Diminished Path to Victory: WaPo

Jul 18, 2024, 04:15 PM

Former President Barack Obama has reportedly told allies in recent days that President Joe Biden's path to victory has greatly diminished and that Biden needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy. According to multiple sources briefed on Obama's thinking, he emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with Biden. This revelation, reported by the Washington Post, comes amid growing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden's chances in the upcoming re-election bid. Notably, Obama and Biden have only spoken once since the debate.