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President Biden Hesitated To Drop Out Of Race Concerns

U.S. President Joe Biden boards Marine One for travel to Maine from the White House

President Biden's decision to withdraw from the race has sparked speculation and concern within the Democratic Party. Sources revealed that Biden's hesitation stemmed from doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris's ability to defeat former President Donald Trump.

Despite endorsing Harris promptly after his announcement, key figures within the party have expressed reservations about her candidacy. While Biden, the Clintons, and several Democratic lawmakers have thrown their support behind Harris, notable figures like former President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have refrained from publicly endorsing a successor.

Doubts about Harris's ability to defeat Trump led to Biden's hesitation.
Biden's withdrawal sparked speculation and concern in the Democratic Party.
Notable figures like Obama, Pelosi, Jeffries, and Schumer have not publicly endorsed a successor.

Aside from Harris, other top contenders for the Democratic nomination include California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and a few others. The Democratic Party faces a critical deadline of August 7 to select a new nominee.

Harris has encountered significant scrutiny and criticism during her tenure as vice president, with reports of a challenging work environment contributing to high staff turnover. These factors have added complexity to the decision-making process for the party as they navigate the selection of a new candidate to lead their campaign.

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