A major US newspaper says former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi believes President Joe Biden can be persuaded to exit the presidential race fairly soon.
The Washington Post reported on Thursday that Pelosi told several House Democrats that she thinks Biden is getting close to deciding to abandon his reelection bid. The paper says calls have been growing for Biden to step down, since he gave a halting performance during a debate last month.
It is said that the former speaker retains much influence on Biden and Democrats in the House.
The Washington Post also cited sources as saying that former President Barack Obama told allies recently that Biden's path to winning reelection has diminished greatly. The newspaper said Obama told associates that Biden needs to seriously reconsider the viability of his candidacy.
An official from the Biden camp told reporters on Thursday that the president will continue his reelection bid. But the Washington Post said, "Biden appears more politically isolated than ever."
The Washington Post reported on Thursday that Pelosi told several House Democrats that she thinks Biden is getting close to deciding to abandon his reelection bid. The paper says calls have been growing for Biden to step down, since he gave a halting performance during a debate last month.
It is said that the former speaker retains much influence on Biden and Democrats in the House.
The Washington Post also cited sources as saying that former President Barack Obama told allies recently that Biden's path to winning reelection has diminished greatly. The newspaper said Obama told associates that Biden needs to seriously reconsider the viability of his candidacy.
An official from the Biden camp told reporters on Thursday that the president will continue his reelection bid. But the Washington Post said, "Biden appears more politically isolated than ever."
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Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly believes President Joe Biden may soon exit the presidential race, following a halting debate performance and calls for him to step down. The Washington Post cites sources stating that Biden's reelection prospects have dwindled, with influential
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240719_07/
Date: July 19, 2024
Created: 2024/07/19 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 12:06
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