The pressure for Joe Biden from Democrats to withdraw from the presidential election continues to rise. According to reports, Biden may drop out of the race this weekend. “Several top Democrats privately tell us the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade President Biden to decide to drop out of the presidential race, as soon as this weekend,” Axios reports. JUST IN – Top Democrats believe Biden may decide to drop out of the presidential race as soon as this weekend — Axios — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 18, 2024 “Top Democrats believe President Biden will ‘drop out’ of the presidential race as soon as this weekend according to Axios. The Democratic party: A part that loves democracy so much that they force out the democratically nominated candidate. Biden is reportedly accepting the notion that he may not be the best person for the job,” Collin Rugg writes. WATCH: BREAKING: Top Democrats believe President Biden will "drop out" of the presidential race as soon as this weekend according to Axios. The Democratic party: A part that loves democracy so much that they force out the democratically nominated candidate. Biden is reportedly… pic.twitter.com/656G9hlatG — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 18, 2024 Per Axios: The private message, distilled to its bluntest form: The top leaders of his party, his friends and key donors believe he can’t win, can’t change public perceptions of his age and acuity, and can’t deliver congressional majorities. The president is being told that if he stays in, former President Trump could win in a landslide and wipe away Biden’s legacy and Democrats’ hopes in November. The pressure to step aside as a candidate has been rising to intolerable levels, especially over the past few days. Democrats fully expect polls after the Republican National Convention to show a possible blowout that could bring down Democrats in Congress, too. “His choice is to be one of history’s heroes, or to be sure of the fact that there’ll never be a Biden presidential library,” one of the president’s close friends told us. “I pray that he does the right thing. He’s headed that way.” Yesterday’s AP poll, showing nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, ricocheted through the White House and Congress. A panic pressure campaign is pounding Biden. It has been relentless — and coordinated. President Biden may decide to drop out of the presidential race as soon as this weekend, according to several top Democrats who believe the rising pressure will persuade the 81-year-old. https://t.co/Czmy98XMvQ — Axios (@axios) July 18, 2024 Just in: Several top Democrats believe that Joe Biden may decide to officially drop out of 2024 presidential race as soon as this weekend. Via: Axios pic.twitter.com/ZVSLW0tMO0 — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) July 18, 2024 According to Jack Posobiec, drama has escalated in the White House over Biden stepping aside. “Massive drama right now in WH, Kamala advisors straight up telling Biden advisors it’s time to pass the buck, exact words used, per WH official. This is the first direct, open confrontation at the senior level,” he said. BREAKING: Massive drama right now in WH, Kamala advisors straight up telling Biden advisors it’s time to pass the buck, exact words used, per WH official. This is the first direct, open confrontation at the senior level — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) July 18, 2024 CNN reports that Biden has been more receptive to stepping aside and allowing Kamala Harris to be atop the party’s ticket.  “He’s gone from saying, ‘Kamala can’t win,’ to ‘Do you think Kamala can win?” an adviser reportedly said. BREAKING: Biden is now “being receptive” and “not as defiant as he is publicly to calls for him to step aside and allow Kamala Harris to replace him, according to a senior Democratic advisor. “He’s gone from saying, ‘Kamala can’t win,’ to ‘Do you think Kamala can win? “ the… pic.twitter.com/kPqD8Nr2D2 — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) July 18, 2024 CNN reports: The Biden campaign, which is also facing a growing outcry from Democratic donors, dismissed the suggestion the president was rethinking his candidacy. “If the facts matter – and they should – here is one: President Biden is the Democratic nominee and he is going to win this November,” Kevin Munoz, a Biden spokesman, told CNN. The developments come at a crucial time for the Biden campaign. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl reported earlier Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told Biden on Saturday that it would be best if Biden bowed out of the presidential race. In a statement responding to the ABC News reporting, a Schumer spokesperson said, “Unless ABC’s source is Senator Chuck Schumer or President Joe Biden the reporting is idle speculation. Leader Schumer conveyed the views of his caucus directly to President Biden on Saturday.” What that statement did not say, however, was three important words that Schumer has included every time he is asked whether Biden’s candidacy should proceed: “I’m with Joe.” Although Biden has been defiant, he said in an interview he would consider dropping out of the election if a doctor diagnosed him with a ‘medical condition.’ [WATCH] Joe Biden Says “Medical Condition” Would Make Him Consider Withdrawing From Presidential Election Hours later, Biden tested positive for COVID-19. BREAKING: Joe Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Saying ‘Medical Condition’ Would Make Him Consider Withdrawing From Election

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said President Trump called him ‘Mr. Secretary’ on the phone call saying he was not selected as vice president. “Yes, he did do that. That’s how he opened up the call,” Burgum said. “It’s generous of him to think that way,” he added. “Is there a Cabinet position you’re interested in?” CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell asked. Commerce and energy were two Cabinet positions mentioned in the interview as possible spots for Burgum. WATCH: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says Donald Trump referred to him as "Mr. Secretary" when he called this week to say Burgum would not be his running mate. "It's generous of him to think that way," Burgum tells @NorahODonnell, and he calls JD Vance a "strategic pick." pic.twitter.com/Qi6x1uOoJO — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 17, 2024 The Hill reports: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said former President Trump appeared to extend on invite to serve in his Cabinet if he wins a second term to the White House, during a call in which Trump informed Burgum he would not be his running mate. Burgum was one of the top contenders to be selected as Trump’s vice presidential candidate before the former president announced Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate Monday. In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins during the Republican National Convention on Monday, Burgum recounted how Trump told him he was not going to be his running mate. “Well, I got a call and a great conversation with the president. And he said, ‘Hey, Mr. Secretary.’ He’s always been so positive and so considerate to [my wife] Kathryn and I this whole time,” he said. “But, as you know, Kaitlan, we were never running for a Cabinet position, never running to be V.P. As a sitting governor, I’ve got 152 days left of the greatest job in the nation, being a governor of North Dakota right now,” he added. WATCH: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who was on the shortlist to be Trump’s running mate, tells @kaitlancollins that he received a call from former President Trump where he was addressed as “Mr. Secretary." Watch: pic.twitter.com/Z7tCjaziRd — TheSourceCNN (@TheSourceCNN) July 16, 2024 “Teddy Roosevelt encouraged America to speak softly and carry a big stick. Energy dominance will be the big stick that President Trump will carry,” Burgum said at the Republican National Convention. WATCH: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: "Teddy Roosevelt encouraged America to speak softly and carry a big stick. Energy dominance will be the big stick that President Trump will carry." pic.twitter.com/3hzVKQrGYY — The American Conservative (@amconmag) July 18, 2024 From The National Desk: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum got a primetime slot to speak on the third night of the Republican National Convention after losing out as a finalist to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, adding another moment in his rise from a relative unknown to a potential Cabinet secretary. Burgum ran a longshot presidential primary campaign, dropping out days before the fourth debate and endorsed Trump shortly after. He was a frequent presence on the campaign trail, acting as a Trump surrogate with voters and donors that has gained him influence and a potential spot in a second Trump administration. Burgum is a frequently floated name as someone who could serve in Trump’s cabinet if he goes onto win the November election. He has ties to the oil and gas industry that is a major part of his state’s economy and received praise from Trump for his knowledge of the energy industry. During his remarks Wednesday night, Burgum primarily focused on “unleashing American energy” and criticized President Joe Biden for his push to move toward renewable energy sources and away from combustion-powered engines.

US Republicans are urging Kamala Harris to announce her pick for Vice President. In a thinly veiled reference to calls for President Biden to step down, the Republican campaign said there can be no vice [...] The post Republicans Urge Kamala Harris To Announce VP Pick appeared first on The People's Voice.

A report from the Washington Post claims Barack Obama has recently told allies that Joe Biden’s path to victory is “greatly diminished” and he should “seriously consider” his campaign’s viability going forward. JUST IN – Barack Obama says Biden "needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy."pic.twitter.com/JQ89p11FXL— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 18, 2024 Breaking news: Former president Barack Obama has told allies in recent days that President Biden’s path to victory has greatly diminished and he thinks the president needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy. https://t.co/4bw9LiMTTJ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 18, 2024 From the Washington Post: Former president Barack Obama has told allies in recent days that President Biden’s path to victory has greatly diminished and he thinks the president needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy, according to multiple people briefed on his thinking. Obama has spoken with Biden only once since the debate, and he has been clear in his conversations with others that the future of Biden’s candidacy is a decision for the president to make. He has emphasized that his concern is protecting Biden and his legacy, and has pushed back against the idea that he alone can influence Biden’s decision-making process. Behind the scenes, Obama has been deeply engaged in conversations about the future of Biden’s campaign, taking calls from many anxious Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and has shared his views about the president’s challenges, according to people with knowledge of the calls, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.

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NBC News explained what would happen if Joe Biden left office before or after the convention. “Note that if this unprecedented situation were to happen, it’s possible the party could vote to change any of the rules around candidate replacement. And if it comes to pass after the convention, it’s possible state laws could complicate […] The post This Is What Happens When Biden Drops Out appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Barack Obama told allies in recent days that Joe Biden has to really consider his viability as a candidate. Only a month ago, Obama was singing Joe’s praises at a fundraiser with George Clooney. Obama is only about winning, not about what is right for Americans. Obama said Biden’s path to victory has greatly diminished. […] The post Barack Obama Is Looking to Replace Joe Biden appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.