Top Democrats are reportedly reaching out to rising stars in the party, indicating that President Joe Biden may not run for re-election. According to CNN, top Democrats and donors have been in contact with potential replacements for Biden, expressing concerns about his performance in the White House. Several polls have shown that Biden struggles against the top two Republican presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Despite Biden’s team insisting that he is indeed running for re-election and taking campaign preparations seriously, the calls to prospective Democrat candidates suggest otherwise. An individual who has been actively raising their national profile in recent months is California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom, 55, has consistently targeted DeSantis, appeared in a Fox News special interview with Sean Hannity, and has actively supported fellow Democrats for the 2024 elections by utilizing leftover funds from his 2022 gubernatorial campaign. Newsom also plans to visit red states to boost Democratic turnout.
CNN’s sources, including senior Democrat advisers, have expressed concerns about the slow pace of Biden’s campaign. However, some Democrats who still support Biden believe that voters will be motivated more by their opposition to Republicans, particularly Trump and his policies.
Exit polling from Morning Consult during the 2020 presidential election indicated that 44% of those who voted for Biden did so as a vote against Trump. In comparison, only 22% of those who voted for Trump did so as a vote against Biden.
While it is important to note these discussions among top Democrats, it is essential to maintain journalistic integrity and present a balanced view of the topic. It remains to be seen whether Biden will indeed run for re-election or whether a potential replacement will emerge within the Democratic Party. As the political landscape continues to evolve, these conversations within the party shed light on potential alternate paths for the Democrats in the upcoming presidential race.
