Pelosi, Democratic Leaders Urge Biden on Reelection

Democratic leaders are increasingly voicing concerns about President Joe Biden's ability to win the 2024 election, following his poor performance in the first presidential debate. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi have acknowledged internal party doubts, with Pelosi suggesting Biden should decide soon whether to run. Senators like Richard Blumenthal and Michael Bennet have publicly expressed fears of a potential Trump landslide if Biden remains the nominee. A YouGov poll indicates a sharp decline in Biden's trustworthiness among voters, with 58% of Democrats either unsure or favoring a new nominee. Prominent Democrats, including Rep. Pat Ryan and actor George Clooney, have called for Biden to step aside, highlighting widespread unease within the party.