Obama tells allies Biden’s path to winning reelection has greatly diminished

Washington Post ^ | 7/18/24 | Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer

[TomServo]

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.

A spokesperson for Obama declined to comment

[lewislynn]

Obama might get the wrath of Dr. Jill. The real power behind the Biden crime family.

[The Great RJ]

Obama reminds me of the Emperor Hirohito’s surrender message message “...the war has not gone to Japan’s advantage...”