Former US President Barack Obama has expressed doubts about Joe Biden’s chances of retaining the White House ahead of the November polls.
Obama is said to have been deeply engaged in conversations about the future of Biden’s campaign, taking calls from many anxious Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, a former House speaker, the Washington Post reports.
Citing sources familiar with the calls, the newspaper
reported that the former president had told allies recently that Biden’s path
to victory has greatly diminished, adding that he thinks the president needs to
seriously consider the viability of his candidacy.
Obama’s concerns come against an increasing anxiety gripping
the Democratic Party about Biden’s prospects and their ability to reclaim the
house.
Although Biden and his team have remained defiant in public,
analysts say the growing pressure is getting to the president.
Calls for the 81-year-old to withdraw from the race began to
heighten after his feeble performance against Donald Trump in their
presidential debate.
Obama had expressed support for Biden after the spar, saying
“bad debate nights happen,” but has been largely silent as the discontent
grows.
Faltering steps and increased gaffes in recent times have
also done little to convince citizens of the president’s mental alertness,
despite his repeated assurances of being capable of handling the job.
On Wednesday, the White House said Biden tested positive for
COVID-19 and is suffering from mild symptoms.
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