US Presidential Election 2024: Barack Obama’s two-word assessment of Joe Biden’s re-election bid

“Greatly diminished”. These two words may continue to haunt US President Joe Biden in the coming days, as he decides whether to continue contesting the upcoming presidential election or drop out of the race. The two words were used by former US President Barack Obama when he was asked about the success of Biden’s re-election campaign. This has been reported by The Washington Post.

There is growing opposition to his re-election bid and the chances of him returning to the White House is decreasing as the campaign progresses. Donald Trump’s popularity is only increasing after the assassination attempt last weekend. It had been earlier reported that Biden may end his election campaign during the course of this weekend.

Barack Obama’s involvement in the US Presidential Election 2024:

The former president has been actively involved in the campaign. He is also involved in some behind the scenes action. He has accompanied Biden and participated in two fund raising events. He has also lashed out at Donald Trump calling him a threat to democracy. He has extended his support to Biden in public. Biden had served as the US Vice-President from 2009-2017 when Barack Obama was the president.

However, it is his behind the scenes work that is catching all the attention. He has been speaking to some members of the US Congress who are opposing Biden’s presidential nomination. He has also spoken to Biden and called on him to withdraw from the race.

He has pointed out that all national surveys indicate a thumping victory for Trump which can be disastrous for the future of the party.

Obama’s support to Biden:

Earlier in the US Presidential Election in 2016, at the end of his tenure, Obama had a decision to make. He could support Biden who was then the Vice-President or he could support his Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to contest the election and receive a presidential nomination from the Democratic Party. He decided on supporting the latter. It has been reported that ever since, Biden has been upset with Obama.

FAQs

Why are the Democrats opposing the party’s virtual roll call?
This virtual roll call is expected before the party’s national convention. It is expected to circumvent the procedure and issue Biden, a presidential nomination. His opponents argue that this will end all the opposition even as the party’s future looks bleak.

Does the opinion of a former US President matter to Biden?
Biden has his own supporters and is confident of winning the upcoming election. Generally, a former president is politically experienced and his views carry the weight. It is considered seriously.