Barack Obama
The two most powerful Democrats praised Biden for stepping aside but pointedly said nothing to back Harris, despite the president himself endorsing her.
People on social media are now convinced “Leave the World Behind” was a warning of events to come from the former president.
“Pod Save America” hosts Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer are sounding off on the campaign staffers who have been blaming them for Biden’s political demise.
The former president reportedly got a heads up in a call from the actor about his tough New York Times op-ed calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 race—and did not push back.
Barack Obama tweeted his support for Joe Biden last week, saying that “bad debates happen.” However, he is reportedly delivering a much harsher assessment privately.
The 44th president is one of four big names Democrats think could persuade his successor to stand aside. The others are Bill Clinton, Jill Biden, and Valerie Biden Owens.
Obama redoubled his support for his former VP while acknowledging his flaws.