The online version of From the Politics Desk brings the latest reporting and analysis from the NBC News Politics team. In this issue, the focus is on President Joe Biden’s struggling campaign, with calls from Democrats for him to exit the 2024 race growing louder. Despite this pressure, Biden remains publicly defiant, while privately discussing what ending his re-election bid might look like. Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies are also preparing for a potential campaign if she were to take over the top of the party’s ticket.
As of Friday evening, more congressional Democrats are calling on Biden to drop out, including some significant defections such as Senators Sherrod Brown and Martin Heinrich. Biden’s campaign remains active, with the President attacking former President Donald Trump’s GOP convention speech and pledging to be back on the campaign trail soon. Despite this, his family has discussed what an exit strategy might entail, focusing on ensuring the party can beat Trump while recognizing Biden’s years of service.
Harris, who has not sanctioned the idea, is also being considered for a potential presidential campaign, with concerns about her readiness to quickly pivot to the top of the ticket. The 2024 election has seen a shift in public interest from disinterest to high engagement, with unpredictable outcomes on the horizon. Both Democrats and Republicans have faced similar situations in the past, with frantic pushes to replace faltering candidates, highlighting the uncertainty in politics and the potential for unexpected outcomes.
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