President Joe Biden reportedly hesitated to exit the 2024 presidential race, partly due to concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris's ability to defeat former President Donald Trump. Sources indicate that Biden and his senior advisers were uncertain if Harris could effectively challenge Trump, leading to a delay in Biden's decision to potentially step down.
Behind the scenes, the Biden campaign has been quietly evaluating Harris’s electability against Trump through internal polling. This move comes amid growing doubts within the Democratic Party about Biden's viability as a candidate following a series of poor debate performances and declining support from key donors.
Remember when "Kamala Harris" went on MSNBC clearly in a mask….?
Well here it is… #WeWantAnswers #Masks #KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/xyoNthcDTk
— Isaac’s Army (@ReturnOfKappy) November 5, 2023
An NBC News report suggested that Biden’s campaign team sees his chances of winning reelection as increasingly bleak, with some insiders urging him to consider stepping aside .
Despite these concerns, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates has refuted claims of internal polling on Harris's candidacy, emphasizing that Biden's team remains committed to his reelection campaign.
Today is the 2 year anniversary of that time Kamala got caught replacing students with child actors after a real one dared to ask her a tough question. pic.twitter.com/ud9DmgXFR0
— Holding Biden Accountable (@PushBidenLeft) October 12, 2023
However, skepticism persists among some of Biden’s staff and advisors, who believe that Harris, despite her incumbency, might not perform better than Biden against Trump .
The speculation surrounding Biden’s potential withdrawal has intensified following his underwhelming debate performance and the subsequent loss of financial backing from prominent Democratic donors.
These donors have reportedly demanded Biden step down before they resume their support, adding pressure on the President to reconsider his campaign.
As the Democratic primary season approaches, the uncertainty within Biden’s camp highlights the broader concerns about the party’s prospects in the upcoming election. If Biden were to drop out, Harris is viewed as the most straightforward replacement, but her ability to galvanize the Democratic base and secure a victory against Trump remains in question.
