In this edition of the NBC News Politics team’s evening newsletter, the focus is on the state of President Joe Biden’s struggling campaign. Despite growing opposition from Democrats, Biden remains publicly defiant while his family privately discusses what ending his re-election bid might entail. Pressure is mounting on Biden to drop out, with more Congressional Democrats joining the call, including key allies like Reps. Jared Huffman and Zoe Lofgren and Senators Sherrod Brown and Martin Heinrich. However, Biden also received endorsement from BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. While Biden’s campaign remains active, there are private discussions within his family about a potential exit plan.
Vice President Kamala Harris is also in the spotlight as allies begin to map out a potential campaign if she were to take over the party’s ticket. Harris held a call with major Democratic donors and made a stop at an ice cream shop in Washington, D.C., owned by Tyra Banks.
Chief political analyst Chuck Todd discusses how the dynamics of the 2024 election have shifted dramatically, leading to increased interest and volatility in the race. National political correspondent Steve Kornacki draws parallels with past scenarios where a party panicked about their candidate’s chances but ultimately prevailed, as seen with Donald Trump in 2016. The current situation with Biden refusing to relent to pressure mirrors past events, highlighting the uncertainty and potential for dramatic changes in the upcoming election.
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