Obama and Biden
Former President Barack Obama and ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi have privately discussed concerns about President Joe Biden’s chances of winning the 2024 election.
They both believe it has become increasingly difficult for Biden to defeat former President Donald Trump but are unsure about the best course of action.
Democrats are eager to end the internal conflicts and focus on defeating Trump.
They are looking to Obama or Pelosi for guidance, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lacks Biden’s trust, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries doesn’t have a strong relationship with Biden.
CNN spoke with over a dozen members of Congress and other insiders.
Many believe Biden’s campaign is doomed, and it’s only a matter of how and when it will end.
They feel former Democratic President and Pelosi need to publicly clarify their positions to prevent further damage before the upcoming election.
Some of Pelosi’s colleagues hope she can resolve the ongoing turmoil. They believe she could persuade Biden to drop out.
Pelosi has spoken with Biden since a recent debate but has not publicly commented further.
Obama has refrained from making public comments for two weeks, leaving many Democrats feeling abandoned.
After the debate, he posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) acknowledging bad debate nights but has otherwise been silent. His skepticism about Biden’s chances is well-known in Washington.
When the history of this period is written, Barack’s and Pelosi’s influence will likely be more evident.
They have served as guides for a party in panic. One longtime Democrat described them as waiting for Biden to make his own decision.
A Pelosi spokesperson denied that any member of Congress would know about her private conversations with Obama.
Obama has been more of a listener than a talker in recent calls, avoiding taking positions that could leak.
Barack’s call with Biden after the debate was supportive but noncommittal. He acted as a “sounding board and private counselor,” prodding and playing devil’s advocate without taking a stance.
Obama’s relationship with Biden is complicated, and he avoids pushing Biden in any direction.
Obama is aware that pushing Biden could backfire, recalling Biden’s feelings about Obama’s lack of encouragement in 2015.
The former President also avoids giving Trump any new material by staying out of the public fray.
In the past, Obama has acted as a unifier within the Democratic Party. So far, he hasn’t committed to this role amid the turmoil over Biden’s candidacy.
Missouri Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver described Obama as “no-drama,” suggesting he might be the one to handle the situation.
Obama’s hands-off approach is seen by some as a way to preserve his ability to have a blunt conversation with Biden if needed.
He remains committed to supporting the Democratic ticket, regardless of the nominee.
Obama has supported Biden at fundraising events, despite concerns about Biden’s condition.
Actor George Clooney’s recent essay in The New York Times, urging Biden to step aside, angered some Biden loyalists who suspected the former President’s involvement.
Pelosi’s recent comments on MSNBC cast doubt on Biden’s candidacy, prompting more Democrats to call for Biden to step aside.
Despite her longstanding support for Biden, Pelosi’s influence could be pivotal if Biden decides to withdraw.
Pelosi plans to return to San Francisco, while Democrats continue to navigate the uncertain path of Biden’s 2024 campaign. As the election approaches, the roles of Obama and Pelosi will remain crucial in shaping the party’s direction.
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