Biden and his Democratic critics share one common passion — the intensity, certainty and irreversibility of their positions.
President Biden boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Friday en route to Wisconsin. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta— backed by first lady Jill Biden and his convicted son, Hunter, who's serving as de facto gatekeeper to his dad — says that nothing, besides anBut outside Biden's protective bubble, a fast-growing number of Democrats are praying for —and plotting — a more earthly intervention.
But based on Axios reporters' conversations with dozens of House members and senators, it's clear that scores are close to speaking out or signing letters telling Biden it should be over. These conversations will intensify this week.Many top Democrats hope Biden will make his move by Friday because of the rush of events that soon will soak up whatever attention Americans will give the news as summer wanes.as the nominee, she'd need time to ramp up and pick a running mate.
His Democratic critics believe rising calls for him to quit, relentless pressure on Hill leaders to join them, and private pressure on Biden will ease — or force — the president out of the race.Biden holds the power. If he doesn't blink, he'd be daring Democrats to wage a public fight at the convention to undo the will of voters 11 weeks before Election Day. It would tear apart the party, the convention, Biden's legacy. The president believes that in the end, his critics will cave.
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