Obama and Pelosi Uncertain About Biden's Political Future
Former President Barack Obama and ex-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are reportedly monitoring President Joe Biden's recent performance and statements, unsure of his plans for the 2024 presidential election.
The CNN report comes after Biden made several gaffes during his "big boy" press conference on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the NATO summit in Madrid, Spain. During the presser, Biden mistakenly referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Donald Trump" and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin."
Sources close to Obama and Pelosi told CNN that they were concerned about Biden's age and apparent cognitive decline. They are reportedly "watching and waiting" to see if Biden will make a decision about his political future in the coming months.
Biden, who is 79 years old, has not publicly stated whether he plans to run for reelection in 2024. However, he has repeatedly suggested that he intends to do so, saying that it is his "intention" and that he would be "very fortunate" to face former President Donald Trump again.
The former president and ex-speaker's cautionary stance reflects growing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden's fitness for office. A recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire found that only 33% of Democratic voters want Biden to run for reelection in 2024.
Several potential Democratic presidential candidates have already declared their candidacy, including former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley and California Representative Ro Khanna. Other potential candidates, such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senator Bernie Sanders, are reportedly considering entering the race.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is scheduled to hold its first presidential primary debate in early 2024. If Biden chooses to run for reelection, he is likely to face a crowded primary field.
The former president and ex-speaker's decision to wait and see what Biden decides reflects the uncertainty surrounding the president's political future. If Biden chooses not to run for reelection, Obama and Pelosi could potentially back one of the other Democratic candidates.
👀 Former President Obama and Ex-Speaker Pelosi Keep an Eye on Biden's Presidential Decision 🇺🇸
Following Biden's recent gaffes, including referring to Kamala Harris as Trump and Zelensky as Putin, CNN reports that Obama and Pelosi are observing his next move. Will he drop out of the race? Stay tuned! #POTUS #Politics
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