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 sees his role as a sounding board and counselor to his former vice president, telling allies that he feels protective of Biden. AdvertisementPrincipal deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks said Thursday morning that Biden’s campaign was moving ahead. But in the weeks since, Obama’s concerns about Biden’s candidacy have only grown deeper, the people familiar with the matter said. Meanwhile, some of Biden’s aides have fumed about Obama’s role in these conversations, blaming him for not keeping the party united behind Biden’s candidacy.

Source: Washington Post July 18, 2024 19:43 UTC