Former President Barack Obama has expressed reservations about President Joe Biden’s chances of winning re-election, joining House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff who also believe Biden should step aside. The news comes after an assassination attempt against Trump and Biden’s recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
The Democratic National Convention is facing delays in its nomination plans as doubts grow about President Biden’s 2024 candidacy. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., became the 20th congressional Democrat to call for Biden’s withdrawal, citing concerns about his potential to win the upcoming election. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have agreed to urge a delayed convention, despite initial plans for a virtual roll call to nominate Biden. The DNC has confirmed that no virtual voting will begin before August 1st, following pushback from party members about the initial schedule.
