Biden, Battling Nancy Pelosi Pressure Tactics, Gets Hillary Clinton's Help
Published Jul 21, 2024 at 10:07 AM EDT
Updated Jul 21, 2024 at 1:22 PM EDT
resident Joe Biden, battling a behind-the-scenes campaign led by former speaker Nancy Pelosi to abandon his reelection bid, appears to be getting unexpected support from a former rival—former first lady and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Biden, who famously resents being asked to step aside as the sitting vice president to make way for Clinton's losing 2016 presidential bid, is facing a full-blown revolt among party donors and elected officials in swing states and districts after a catastrophic debate performance against Donald Trump.
And yet, as his campaign's cash flow begins to dry up, Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton are asking donors to support Biden, Politico and CNN reported Saturday.
Biden and his top advisers have insisted he is not dropping out of the race—defiant over the calls to drop out and pushing back against the shifting polls toward Trump and Republicans in critical swing states.
Meanwhile, CNN and Politico reported on Saturday that the Clintons have been privately encouraging donors to continue backing Biden's campaign. According to CNN, one source said the Clintons are choosing to be "deferential to Biden's decision."
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