A network of former Obama and Clinton administration officials has reportedly been formed to encourage President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election.
According to Axios, this group, composed of prominent Democrats, aims to replace Biden with a candidate they believe has a better chance of winning in November. While former Presidents Obama and Clinton have largely remained silent since publicly supporting Biden following his performance in the first presidential debate, some interpret their silence as a sign of support for the group’s efforts.
Despite the group’s insistence that it lacks formal leadership, it operates as a connected network of like-minded individuals. While the group’s public efforts to pressure Biden have failed, leading to the opposite effect of solidifying his resolve to remain in the race, their behind-the-scenes strategy remains unclear. Some members acknowledge that Biden’s decision to stay in the race ultimately rests with him, given his strong support within the Democratic party.
The group’s efforts stem from Biden’s performance in the first presidential debate, which raised concerns about his fitness for the presidency. While the Biden campaign has attributed his performance to a cold, the debate sparked a movement to encourage his withdrawal from the election.