What are Pelosi and Obama plotting to do now?
Recently, private discussions between former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have surfaced, revealing their deep concerns regarding President Biden’s chances for re-election in 2024. Sources close to the matter indicate that both Obama and Pelosi believe the road ahead for Biden against his potential GOP rival, former President Donald Trump, has become increasingly challenging. Despite these concerns, neither has settled on a definitive course of action.
Behind the scenes, a growing number of influential Democrats have been urging Obama and Pelosi to intervene swiftly to resolve the escalating turmoil surrounding Biden’s candidacy, mere months before the election. However, Biden remains resolute in rejecting calls to step down, even in the aftermath of a widely criticized presidential debate with Trump and a fraught press conference characterized by numerous verbal missteps.
Insiders suggest that Obama, Pelosi, and their allies are closely monitoring Biden’s decisions, allowing him space to determine his political future independently. Meanwhile, reports from Axios detail ongoing discussions among a cadre of prominent Democrats from past administrations, strategizing intensively on methods to encourage Biden to withdraw from the race. Referred to informally as the “unofficial Committee to Unelect the President,” this group has been mobilizing support through polls, fundraising efforts, and coordinated messaging campaigns.
Despite these developments, spokespeople for Obama and Pelosi have declined to confirm the specifics of their alleged discussions. A spokesperson for Pelosi emphasized that claims about her private conversations are baseless and lack credibility.
The latest scrutiny of Biden’s public appearances has further intensified speculation about his candidacy. Following a notable press conference where Biden made several verbal slip-ups, including mistakenly referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump” and confusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Russian President Vladimir Putin, critics, including Trump himself, swiftly capitalized on these gaffes.
Trump took to social media to mock Biden’s remarks, exacerbating concerns among Democratic circles about Biden’s ability to sustain a robust campaign against formidable opposition. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the future of Biden’s candidacy remains uncertain, with key figures like Obama and Pelosi navigating delicate decisions that could influence the outcome of the upcoming election cycle.