FT (July 7th, 2024)
Is Joe Biden about to quit the 2024 presidential race?
US president still believes he is the man to defeat Trump but a growing number in his party disagree
President Joe Biden’s disastrous June 27 debate with former president Donald Trump reignited grave concerns about his age and sparked panic among Democrats. Calls for him to drop out of the White House race swiftly followed.
Some lawmakers in Biden’s party are anxious for him to be replaced. Donors are hunting for alternative candidates. Biden’s awkward interview with ABC News on Friday failed to reassure his critics.
Days after the debate — and only months before the November election — these are the key questions.