Behind the Curtain: Top Dems now believe Biden will exit

[Mathanzua]

Behind the Curtain: Top Dems now believe Biden will exit​

Biden leaves Air Force One at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Wednesday night. Photo: Tom Brenner/Reuters

Several top Democrats privately tell us the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade President Biden to decide to drop out of the presidential race, as soon as this weekend.
Why it matters: The 81-year-old president, now self-isolating with COVID, remains publicly dug in. But privately he's resigned to mounting pressure, bad polls, and untenable scrutiny making it impossible to continue his campaign, the Democrats tell us.
Behind the scenes: The private message, distilled to its bluntest form: The top leaders of his party, his friends and key donors believe he can't win, can't change public perceptions of his age and acuity, and can't deliver congressional majorities.

• The president is being told that if he stays in, former President Trump could win in a landslide and wipe away Biden's legacy and Democrats' hopes in November.

State of play: The pressure to step aside as a candidate has been rising to intolerable levels, especially over the past few days.

• Democrats fully expect polls after the Republican National Convention to show a possible blowout that could bring down Democrats in Congress, too.
• "His choice is to be one of history's heroes, or to be sure of the fact that there'll never be a Biden presidential library," one of the president's close friends told us. "I pray that he does the right thing. He's headed that way."
• Yesterday's AP poll, showing nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, ricocheted through the White House and Congress.

A panic pressure campaign is pounding Biden. It has been relentless — and coordinated.

• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told Biden in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Saturday — the day of the assassination attempt on Trump — that it would be best if he dropped out, ABC News first reported. Dems on Capitol Hill want him out, and worry they'll lose winnable seats if not.
• Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), a mastermind of the campaign to get Biden out, told him that he could destroy Democrats' chances of taking back the House. We're told she's also worried about donations drying up.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) delivered a similar, if more subtle, message to Biden.
• Former President Obama has spoken loudly with his silence — and his former aides trashing Biden in public.
• Bill and Hillary Clinton are doing what Obama's doing. So are their former aides.
• We increasingly hear top Biden aides, including ones who initially urged him to fight on after his disastrous debate on June 27 — 21 days ago — are saying it's now when, not if, Biden announces he's not running.

Between the lines: Democratic insiders were hoping to avoid this. They love and respect Biden and appreciate his historic accomplishments.

• As we told you in a "Behind the Curtain" column 18 days ago, a Democratic official said Biden "will not be dragged off the stage ... The goal is to let him walk off the stage."
• But he wouldn't take the hints, loud as they got. So it's come to this. "He's forcing people who like him and respect him to resort to trying to shame him," a well-known Democrat close to the West Wing told us.

Reality check: Biden can't be forced out. He has the delegates. No one can physically pry them away. He needs to do it by choice and on his terms.

• If Biden wanted to stay in, he'd be impenetrable, thanks to liberal leaders and the Congressional Black Caucus. But his closest friends believe he's fought the good fight and will succumb to reality.

The White House told us about the Schumer and Jeffries conversations: "The president told both leaders he is the nominee of the party, he plans to win, and looks forward to working with both of them to pass his 100 days agenda to help working families."

• "In recent days the President has become more committed to staying in the race," a senior Biden aide said.
• The Biden-Harris campaign tells us: "If the facts matter — and they should — here is one: President Biden is the Democratic nominee and he is going to win this November."
• At a counterprogramming event outside the GOP convention in Milwaukee, deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks told reporters that Biden "is not wavering on anything. The president has made his decision."

But Biden is doing two new and telling things: listening more and asking about Vice President Harris' prospects against Trump. That's why you see all the leaks about Biden being open-minded. He would hardly talk to naysayers a week ago.

• The most likely scenario is Biden bows out and endorses Harris — but also flicks to letting the delegates sort it out if the party feels otherwise. That would aim to defuse any criticism that the Democratic Party was being undemocratic.
• Harris would be hard to stop — perhaps impossible — if the Obamas and Clintons joined Biden, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and the Congressional Black Caucus in backing her. It's not clear the coronation would be so fast and clear, however.

The bottom line: Don't underestimate how badly some Democrats simply want a ticket that can win in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Win those, and Democrats likely win the presidency. Lose them, they're toast.

 

[Yoda]

Umeandika mwenyewe au ni C&P??

 

[macho_mdiliko]

Umeandika mwenyewe au ni C&P??

Hata mimi nilitaka kuuliza hivyo hivyo. Kama ni C&P ni vizuri kuweka link ya source.

 

[Richard]

Washington Post mchana huu limeandika likikariri mazungumzo ya faragha kati ya Barak Obama na wanasiasa waandamizi akiwemo bibi Nancy Pelosi.

"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." -Washington Post 18/07/2024

Licha ya hii ya WP pia George Clooney ambae ni mmoja wa watoa michango mikubwa ya chama cha Democrat, mzee Michael Douglas na watu wengine wa karibu na kambi ya mgombea huyo wa uraisi wamemsihi mzee Biden kuachia ngazi na tayari mipango imeanza ya kumtayarisha Kamala Harris.

Za ndani kabisa ni kwamba baada ya Biden kupata Uviko-19 huenda akaambiwa kwa lazima aachie ngazi kabla ya Jumatatu au wiki ijayo.

 

[jmushi1]

Washington Post mchana huu limeandika likikariri mazungumzo ya faragha kati ya Barak Obama na wanasiasa waandamizi akiwemo bibi Nancy Pelosi.

"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." -Washington Post 18/07/2024

Licha ya hii ya WP pia George Clooney ambae ni mmoja wa watoa michango mikubwa ya chama cha Democrat, mzee Michael Douglas na watu wengine wa karibu na kambi ya mgombea huyo wa uraisi wamemsihi mzee Biden kuachia ngazi na tayari mipango imeanza ya kumtayarisha Kamala Harris.

Za ndani kabisa ni kwamba baada ya Biden kupata Uviko-19 huenda akaambiwa kwa lazima aachie ngazi kabla ya Jumatatu au wiki ijayo.

Obama siyo behind the scenes tena. Kasema kabisa kuwa ni vyema Biden aka dropout.

So i wonder who will replace him?!

 

[Richard]

Obama siyo behind the scenes tena. Kasema kabisa kuwa ni vyema Biden aka dropout.

So i wonder who will replace him?!

"Behind the scenes" maana yake ni mtu kutotoa yake ya moyoni hadharani isipokuwa kwa watu muhimu na wa karibu.

Hivyo Obama akiwa kiongozi na Biden running mate tangia 2008 hadi 2016 hataki kuongea public kuhusu yale anoyafikiri kumhusu huyu mzee.

Hivyo waandishi wa WP ambao wapo kwenye state ya "look out" leo jioni hii wamedaka hivyo za faragha ambazo ni ghali sana kuzipata.

Ndo maana ya mwandishi kuwa mwandishi na uwe na "source" ya kuaminika.

 

[Yoda]

Obama siyo behind the scenes tena. Kasema kabisa kuwa ni vyema Biden aka dropout.

So i wonder who will replace him?!

Kuna watu wengi sana wa kum replace Biden, Democrats wamefanya upumbavu tangu mapema sana, walipaswa wasome alama za nyakati mapema, kinaweza kuwaramba.

 

[Nyani Ngabu]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Richard]

Kuna watu wengi sana wa kum replace Biden, Democrats wamefanya upumbavu tangu mapema sana, walipaswa wasome alama za nyakati mapema, kinaweza kuwaramba.

Kuna watu yes It could be, but are they capable?

Do they have path to victory for Democrats?

 

[Mathanzua]

Washington Post mchana huu limeandika likikariri mazungumzo ya faragha kati ya Barak Obama na wanasiasa waandamizi akiwemo bibi Nancy Pelosi.

"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." -Washington Post 18/07/2024

Licha ya hii ya WP pia George Clooney ambae ni mmoja wa watoa michango mikubwa ya chama cha Democrat, mzee Michael Douglas na watu wengine wa karibu na kambi ya mgombea huyo wa uraisi wamemsihi mzee Biden kuachia ngazi na tayari mipango imeanza ya kumtayarisha Kamala Harris.

Za ndani kabisa ni kwamba baada ya Biden kupata Uviko-19 huenda akaambiwa kwa lazima aachie ngazi kabla ya Jumatatu au wiki ijayo.

Nadhani hata Uviko kabambikiziwa tu,to them ni kazi ndogo tu,ana mafua wanasema ni Uviko,hawa watu washenzi sana.

All in all,Biden ana-step down.Sorry Dementia Smoky Joe,you have to to go,time is up.

Halafu Democrats ni vipofu kweli kweli,wanataka Kamala apambane na Trump,hamuwezi kabisa,ni mpuuzi mwingine tu,labda waibe kura kama walivyo zoea.Michelle Obama kwa Wamarekani,not a sensible person,would be a better choice.

 

[Smart911]

Ngoja tuone...


Cc: Mahondaw

 

[mcTobby]

Jay z versus trump itafaa sana.

 

[Nyani Ngabu]

Teh teh teh Trump kiboko!

Wamejaribu kuliondoa jina lake kwenye karatasi za kura. Ikashindikana.

Wamejaribu figisu za lawfare. Imeshindikana.

Wamejaribu kumuua, imeshindikana.

Biden katoa challenge ya debate, akachagua network, akachagua moderators, na terms zingine zote za debate. Ikabuma 🤣.

Kilichobaki ni yeye kurudi kwenye basement yake huko Delaware.

Now who’s next? Cackling Kamala?

We’ll find out if she can be, unburdened by what has been 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

 

[Richard]

Nadhani hata Uviko kabambikiziwa tu,to them ni kazi ndogo tu,ana mafua wanasema ni Uvikohata watu ni washenzi sana.All in all Obama ana-step down.Sorry Demenia smoky Joe,you have to to go,time is up.

Halafu Democrats ni vipofu kweli kweli,wanataka Kamala apambane na Trump,hamuwezi kabisa labda waibe kura kama walivyo zoea.

Alieanza kuharibu ni George Clooney alipoandika op-ed kwenye New York Times alipomtaka Biden aachie ngazi,ni Barak Obama ambae ni rafiki yake angemzuia Clooney kufanya hivyo, ila kimeharibika.

Sidhani kama Kamala Harris ataweza hii ngoma na hali jinsi ilivyo ni kitu kikubwa chaja kwa Democrats chaitwa catastrophic predicament.

 

[Yoda]

Kuna watu yes It could be, but are they capable?

Do they have path to victory for Democrats?

Wapo Democrats wengi tatizo wanaweza kuwa wamechelewa sana sasa hivi, Biden hakupaswa kugombea, ilatakowa amsapoti mgombea mwingine na endorsement yake ya mapema ingekuwa na nguvu tofauti na sasa hivi.

 

[Richard]

Teh teh teh Trump kiboko!

Wamejaribu kuliondoa jina lake kwenye karatasi za kura. Ikashindikana.

Wamejaribu figisu za lawfare. Imeshindikana.

Wamejaribu kumuua, imeshindikana.

Biden katoa challenge ya debate, akachagua network, akachagua moderators, na terms zingine zote za debate. Ikabuma 🤣.

Kilichobaki ni yeye kurudi kwenye basement yake huko Delaware.

Now who’s next? Cackling Kamala?

We’ll find out if she can be, unburdened by what has been 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

Since debate ile ya kwanza kura za maoni zikaanza kuwenda kwa Trump.

Sasa hivi Biden yuko nyuma kwenye majimbo yote piganiwa ya kaskazini.

Jaribio la kumuua Trump lilofanywa jumamosi ndilo limezidi kupaisha kwenye kura ya maoni na kumuongezea idadi ya wapiga kura.

Hivyo Biden azidi kupoteza donors na huku Trump nae akizidi kujitanulia wigo wa ushindi.

 

[Richard]

Wapo Democrats wengi tatizo wanaweza kuwa wamechelewa sana sasa hivi, Biden hakupaswa kugombea, ilatakowa amsapoti mgombea mwingine na endorsement yake ya mapema ingekuwa na nguvu tofauti na sasa hivi.

Strategists waweza kumpitisha Kamala Harris na kuhakikisha ayazoa kwanza majimbo yote ya Biden yanomuunga mkono hadi sasa na kisha kuendelea na kampeni yake kusaka majimbo zaidi khasa kule kaskazini ambako Democrats wana-struggle.

 

[Richard]

Nadhani hata Uviko kabambikiziwa tu,to them ni kazi ndogo tu,ana mafua wanasema ni Uviko,hawa watu washenzi sana.

All in all,Biden ana-step down.Sorry Dementia Smoky Joe,you have to to go,time is up.

Halafu Democrats ni vipofu kweli kweli,wanataka Kamala apambane na Trump,hamuwezi kabisa,ni mpuuzi mwingine tu,labda waibe kura kama walivyo zoea.Michelle Obama kwa Wamarekani,not a sensible person,would be a better choice.

Kwa umri wake hawezi kukosa Uviko kwa kuwa akutana uso kwa uso na watu wengi.

 

[Yoda]

Strategists waweza kumpitisha Kamala Harris na kuhakikisha ayazoa kwanza majimbo yote ya Biden yanomuunga mkono hadi sasa na kisha kuendelea na kampeni yake kusaka majimbo zaidi khasa kule kaskazini ambako Democrats wana-struggle.

Kuna Wamarekani wengi wazungu ambo sio rahisi kukubali kutawaliwa na mwanamke mweusi far left, na hao ndio wapiga kura wengi zaidi

 

[Richard]

Kuna Wamarekani wengi wazungu ambo sio rahisi kukubali kutawaliwa na mwanamke mweusi far left, na hao ndio wapiga kura wengi zaidi

You see what I'm saying?

Angalia orodha ya wale wataoongea kabla ya Trump kutoa hotuba ya kukubali kuwa mgombea wa Republican akiwa na running mate wake JD Vance.

1. Hulk Hogan
2. Dana White

3. Tucker Carlson I mean Tucker Carlson nae ataongea.

4. Mtoto wake Trump, Eric nae ataongea.

The scene is set.