President Joe Biden has been isolated within his own party, with many Democrats privately expressing that he should abandon his re-election bid. Despite a few loyal supporters, others have publicly called on Biden not to seek re-election, causing concern about his ability to defeat Donald Trump. The shrinking circle of Biden loyalists continues to argue that the party needs to move past this crisis and focus on preventing another Trump presidency. Some party members have been vocal about the need for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden at the top of the ticket. Longtime Biden allies have also begun to publicly express their concerns and pressure him to step aside. Some Democrats are already considering potential replacement scenarios in case Biden does withdraw from the race, including the possibility of an open nominating convention where other candidates can make their case. While Harris remains a heavily favored successor, there are efforts to have a more open process with multiple candidates vying for the nomination. Despite the pressure on Biden to step aside, there are still some loyalists, like the Clintons, who are supporting him and encouraging donors to stick with him. As Biden recovers from Covid at his Delaware beach house, the future of his re-election bid remains uncertain as Democrats grapple with the best path forward for the party.
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