Nancy Pelosi Sends Mixed Message On Whether Biden Should Drop Reelection Bid: ‘Time Is Running Out’

On Wednesday morning, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the debate within the Democratic party regarding President Joe Biden‘s viability as a candidate for reelection.

Pelosi, who previously served as a close ally and partner to Biden in the first two years of his administration, maintained a measured stance on the issue.

When asked directly if she supported Biden’s bid for reelection, Pelosi told MSNBC, “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We’re all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short.” She went on to say that while Biden is “beloved” and “respected” within the Democratic caucus, it is not her place as a former party leader to make a definitive endorsement.

She said, “I want him to do whatever he decides to do… I am very proud of the president.”

Biden himself has remained steadfast in his commitment to running and told congressional Democrats in a defiant statement on Monday that he is “firmly committed” to staying in the race. This stance has put him at odds with some within his own party who have expressed concerns about his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in a potential rematch.

In a post-debate interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, Biden dismissed the idea that Democratic leaders like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) or Pelosi herself might ask him to reconsider his candidacy.

Schumer, for his part, has simply told reporters that he is “with Joe,” though he has declined to engage in any deeper discussions about Biden’s path forward. Jeffries, meanwhile, convened a closed-door meeting with House Democrats this week to discuss the issue. Participants described the atmosphere of the meeting as “rough” and “sobering.”

The concerns expressed by some Democratic lawmakers are not limited to the House, as several prominent senators, such as Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Jon Tester (D-Montana) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), have also voiced doubts about Biden’s ability to win in November. Bennet, in particular, told CNN that he believes Trump is “on track” to win the election and potentially take control of both the Senate and the House.

The Biden campaign has pushed back against these criticisms and argued that the race is “far from over” and the president remains the party’s best chance of defeating the former president. However, as the 2024 election season rapidly approaches, the debate within the Democratic party over Biden’s viability as a candidate is sure to intensify in the coming days.

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