Time is running out for Joe Biden; Democrats to hold ‘frank discussions’ after the NATO summit on his presidential bid

Joe Biden may just have a few hours before some leading Democrats meet him and ask him to end his election campaign. Two leading Democrats have asked their fellow party members to hold on to their views till Thursday evening. The US President will be addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the NATO summit in Washington on Thursday evening. It is after this that tough conversations are expected to begin on Biden’s continuation as the Democratic party’s presidential nominee. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Representative James Clyburn will be the two leaders who may finally meet the president and convince him to drop out of the election bid.

Pelosi’s request:

The former House Speaker has asked all the anxious Democrats to air their concerns in private until the end of the NATO summit. Speaking to the MSNBC, she asked all the Democrats to hold on till the end of this week.

Task ahead for the Democrats:

It will be up to Nancy Pelosi and Representative James Clyburn to convince Joe Biden. It has been reported that they are expected to meet Joe Biden who is considered to be a friend and a colleague and convince him to drop out of the presidential race. They have a tough task ahead to convince Joe Biden who remains steadfast in his resolve not to quit the presidential race. He has time and again told his supporters that he is confident of winning the upcoming election.

In this regard, Pelosi and Clyburn will have a clear task to convince Biden and ensure that the Democrats are saved from an impeding defeat. The party is also expected to lose majority in the Senate and House of Representatives too. Biden’s ego may only destroy the party, according to many experts.

Opposition to Biden and his defiance:

Leading supporters of the party including George Clooney have called on the President to step down ahead of the election. Many of the donors have been worried after the first presidential debate when Biden appeared to be weak and unable to speak coherently. Biden has the support of this family and has also said that he will contest the election and shall win in November.

FAQs
Have there been donors who have opposed Biden?
One of the leading donors Abigail Disney has opposed Biden’s candidature after the first presidential debate. She has called for his replacement and supported Kamala Harris. She has said that she won’t be able to support the party with Biden’ continuing his election bid.

What is the focus of the ongoing NATO summit?
This summit is being hosted by the US and will end on July 11. The focus of the summit is on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the growing ties between Russia and China.