United States President, Joe Biden, has vowed to remain in the presidential race despite growing concerns that he might throw in the towel by weekend.
But Biden’s political health appeared to be in far worse condition, with ten more House Democrats and two senators joining the list of lawmakers publicly telling him to quit November’s election clash with Donald Trump.
A disastrous debate performance against Trump three weeks ago triggered panic about Biden’s age and health.
More than 30 House Democrats and four senators have now called on him to drop out.
A key donor, Silicon Valley investor Michael Moritz, also joined other supporters such as actor George Clooney who want Biden to make way.
He said: “Sadly, President Biden has a choice, vanity or virtue.”
Top Democrats have also expressed concerns as polls show Trump is on course for a return to the White House
“The stakes are high, and the choice is clear. Together, we will win,” the 81-year-old said in a statement from the Delaware beach home where he is in Covid isolation.
“I look forward to getting back on the campaign trail next week,” Biden added, as his doctor said the president was bouncing back from the symptoms of the disease.
But Biden’s political health appeared to be in far worse shape, with ten more House Democrats and two senators joining the list of lawmakers publicly calling on him to quit November’s election clash with Donald Trump.
With reports that top Democrats have also expressed concerns, polls showing Trump on course for a return to the Oval Office, and fundraising drying up, the walls appeared to be closing in.
A series of polls have shown him trailing Trump in the 2024 race despite his rival being a convicted felon, while some polls show Harris as more competitive.
Biden’s campaign however pushed back against reports that he would bow out, saying that while there had been some “slippage” in support, he was still the best candidate.
