The pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden as some within the Democratic party are calling for him to step aside and allow for a new candidate to be chosen. Former Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, a longtime colleague of Biden, sent a letter to friends suggesting that all incumbent Democratic Senators should ask Biden to release his delegates and make way for a new candidate at the convention. Harkin believes that a new Democratic ticket could energize the party and provide an alternative to Trump.
Even former President Barack Obama, who has a strained relationship with Biden and his advisers, did not address the calls for Biden to step aside during a recent fundraising event. Instead, Obama focused on the importance of party unity and drawing a contrast between Democratic and Republican rule.
The Democratic National Committee is set to hold a call today to discuss Thursday night’s debate and other party updates. With tensions rising within the party, it remains to be seen how Biden and his campaign will navigate these challenges. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.