As Democrats publicly rally behind President Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election, a Politico report suggests that high-level Democrats have doubts about his potential re-election.
In fact, some of them are only supporting Biden because they fear the alternative: Kamala Harris as the nominee and Donald Trump being re-elected.
This fear seems to stem from Biden’s current approval ratings in the 40s, numerous verbal slip-ups, and the senatorial question about whether he has the stamina for the campaign season.
However, the report also mentions that Harris isn’t an option for some congressmen. This leaves Democrats with a dilemma about finding a viable candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
The report suggests that if not Biden or Harris, Democrats could turn to former first lady Michelle Obama or previous Democratic presidential nominees such as Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, or Al Gore.
However, these candidates may not address the concerns of voters who want a younger president. Democrats could also look to past candidates such as Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, or Pete Buttigieg. However, Warren and Sanders are in their 70s, while Klobuchar and Booker are in their 60s.
In summary, while Democrats publicly support Biden, high-level Democrats may have concerns about his re-election potential. With Harris not being an option for some, Democrats may need to look to previous candidates or public figures such as Michelle Obama to create a more viable ticket for 2024.
