Monday Bombshell: Pelosi’s Role in Biden’s Fall?

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Axios detailed the situation, noting:

“If Biden were to endorse Vice President Harris as the nominee, she’d need time to ramp up and pick a running mate. And if Biden didn’t anoint, there’d be a frenzy among governors and ambitious Democrats to try to win the nomination at the Democratic convention in Chicago in mid-August.”

The urgency is palpable. A House Democrat expressed to Axios, “The sh*t is going to hit the fan on Monday when Congress returns. People are scared about their own races. But they’re also worried about the country, and about democracy.”

There is a significant faction within the House ready to publicly call for Biden’s withdrawal. This week is expected to see intensified discussions, with several members contemplating signing letters urging Biden to step aside.

A top Democratic operative told Axios that Biden appears to be the only person unaware of his precarious political standing. This sentiment was echoed by an advisor to major Democratic donors, who told the Washington Post that “for every 10 people who think he should exit, one thinks he should stay.” The advisor also noted that individuals who publicly support Biden, often at the request of the White House, privately acknowledge that his path forward is unclear.

The concerns about Biden’s age and health are not confined to Washington insiders. A national lawmaker from a swing state reported to Axios that constituents are increasingly focused on Biden’s age, overshadowing other local issues during discussions.

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All eyes are now on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Pelosi’s stature within the party positions her as a potential key figure in persuading Biden to consider stepping down. Last week, Pelosi’s remarks on MSNBC signaled a shift in her stance on Biden’s mental fitness, after previously downplaying such concerns.

Pelosi told MSNBC, “I think it’s a legitimate question to say, ‘Is this an episode or is this a condition?’ And so when people ask that question, it’s legitimate, of both candidates.”

The Democratic Party’s struggle to address Biden’s future is becoming increasingly urgent. With the Democratic Convention looming and the need for a strong, united front against the Republicans, the pressure on Biden to make a decision is intensifying. How this situation unfolds in the coming days will have significant implications for the party and the upcoming presidential election.