President Joe Biden is recovering from Covid at his Delaware beach house and is facing increasing pressure from within his own party to not seek re-election. Even his former allies, like the Clintons, who have privately expressed support, are not publicly backing him. Some Democrats are publicly calling for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden at the top of the ticket. Biden’s shrinking circle of loyalists continues to argue that the party needs to unite, while others are already considering potential contingency plans, including an open nominating convention in Chicago. Some Democratic lawmakers are urging Biden to step aside due to concerns about his ability to beat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Calls for an open convention where delegates would select the nominee are gaining traction, while others are pushing for Harris to immediately take over. The uncertainty surrounding Biden’s future has led to divided opinions within the Democratic Party, with some viewing a change in leadership as necessary to ensure success in the election. Despite the pressure, Biden’s campaign remains defiant and plans for him to return to the campaign trail next week. His supporters continue to emphasize the need to focus on preventing another Trump presidency, but the growing number of Democrats publicly urging Biden to step aside reflects the deepening divide within the party.
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