The uncertainty and turmoil in the Democratic Party: pressure on Biden for 2024

Uncertainty and turmoil are taking hold of the Democratic Party in the United States as pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to abandon the 2024 presidential race. Following a disastrous debate with former President Donald Trump on June 27, criticisms of Biden's age and ability to face Trump have reached a critical point, causing internal divisions and casting doubts on the future of the president. The debate between Biden and Trump, which exposed the alleged weaknesses of the current president, has sparked a wave of calls for Biden to drop his presidential aspirations. Democratic party members have openly expressed their desire for Biden to be replaced, while donors and voters are increasingly showing concern about the possibility of a defeat against Trump in the November elections. Biden's age, which would see him at 86 years old at the end of a second term, has become one of the main weaknesses of his campaign. Criticisms of his mental state and his ability to lead the country have been exacerbated by reports describing him as an "elderly man with poor memory," fueling voters' concerns and providing additional ammunition to Trump's campaign. Following the debate, polls revealed a significant drop in support for Biden, with Trump leading in several key states. Despite the White House's efforts to attribute the president's performance to temporary health issues, the pressure on Biden to drop out of the race is intensifying, with several influential Democratic representatives and donors demanding his resignation. Despite public endorsements from prominent figures such as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, as well as a record fundraising after the debate, Biden's continuation in the presidential race is increasingly being questioned. Biden's wife, Jill, has taken a firm stance in favor of her husband continuing, leading to tensions with party members and donors advocating for a change in candidate. The possibility of transferring the funds raised by Biden's campaign to Vice President Kamala Harris in case of a withdrawal raises questions about the Democratic Party's political future and how a candidate transition would be managed. The uncertainty and internal divisions within the party reflect a complex scenario in which tensions between different factions could trigger an internal power struggle for leadership and political direction. As pressure mounts on Biden to make a decision about his political future, uncertainty and instability grip the 2024 Democratic presidential campaign. With the weight of expectations and uncertainty about the party's political future, Biden's fate and the course of the electoral contest remain uncertain, leaving Democrats at a crucial moment of definition and challenge.