In January 2017, former US President Barack Obama (back row, right) is seen awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to then-Vice President Joe Biden (front) at the White House. AP News,
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, ‘There is speculation that President Joe Biden is nearing a “decision” regarding calls for resignation from Democratic circles related to the presidential campaign. If President Biden decides to resign as a candidate, the US presidential race is expected to once again be thrown into turmoil.’,
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, ‘The New York Times reported on the 18th (local time) that “Some close to President Biden have begun to accept that he may lose in the presidential race and that he may have to step down from the candidate position to accommodate demands within the party.”.’,
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, ‘The voices within the Democratic Party calling for President Biden’s resignation as a candidate seem to have reached a tipping point. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly directly expressed party concerns to President Biden during their meeting in Delaware on the 13th, urging him to step down from the candidacy to preserve his presidential legacy. House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also conveyed a suggestion for resignation.’,
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, ‘Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House who supported President Biden, was reportedly persuading him to resign by presenting poll results indicating his lagging behind in key races.’,
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, ‘Former President Barack Obama, who had expressed concerns after the first presidential debate last month, also joined the sentiment. According to The Washington Post, former President Obama told his close associates that “Biden’s chances of winning the presidential race have dramatically decreased” and that President Biden needs to seriously consider resignation.’,
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, ‘Axios reported that “Democratic Party leadership, under pressure from the party leadership and persuaded by friends, says President Biden could decide to resign as a candidate as early as this weekend.”‘,
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, ‘President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in self-isolation at his residence in Delaware.\n’