Democratic Dilemma: Pelosi’s Worries and Biden’s Potential to Win
The Democratic Party appears to be in a state of turmoil. As skepticism regarding Joe Biden’s potential to win the election grows within the party, former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, is reportedly expressing worries that Biden could lose to Donald Trump in the November elections. She fears such an outcome may lead to the disintegration of the Democratic Party.
Pelosi’s Subtle Maneuvers
As reported by Politico, Pelosi has been tirelessly “working the phones” in a bid to convince Biden to step aside for a candidate with a better chance of winning. Jonathan Martin, Politico’s senior political columnist and politics bureau chief, hinted in his Tuesday column that Pelosi is trying to keep her actions discreet, presumably to maintain some level of party unity.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, convinced Biden will lose, has been working the phones since June 27 in hopes of finding a way to ease him off the ticket. One of her colleagues was struck to see her chatting, furtively but openly, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries last week in a corner of the House Democratic cloakroom in plain sight of a dozen lawmakers.
The extent of Pelosi’s behind-the-scenes role hasn’t been fully revealed and may never be if the former speaker has her way. But I’m told by people familiar with the exchanges that she’s stage-managed phone calls to Jeffries, plotted strategy with the biggest names in Democratic politics and told one former elected official bluntly that Biden’s legacy can’t be destroying their party.
Rising Concerns Within the Party
Pelosi, though not openly expressing her concerns, is among a growing number of Democratic lawmakers who are advocating for Biden’s replacement before it’s too late. On Wednesday, far-left Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff asked Biden to withdraw amid “serious concerns” about his ability to defeat Donald Trump.
Schiff stated, “While the choice to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden’s alone, I believe it is time for him to pass the torch. And in doing so, secure his legacy of leadership by allowing us to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election.”
Desperate Moves by DNC
However, Axios reported on Monday that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) plans to “run out the clock” on attempts to remove Biden by fast-tracking his nomination before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. This action reflects the desperation and disorder within the Democratic Party.
Concluding Thoughts
The current scenario within the Democratic Party illustrates a picture of internal discord and uncertainty. With influential figures like Pelosi expressing doubts about Biden’s potential to win and others urging him to step aside, it’s evident there are serious worries about the party’s future.
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