Joe Biden 'Annoyed' by Questions of Running for Another Presidential Term in 2024 Election
U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly annoyed by questions about another possible presidential term in the 2024 election.
Fox News reported that he and his top aides see the speculation of presidential re-election as a "lack of respect from their party and the press."
The New York Times, which originally reported the story, noted that several said the president and his inner circle were confounded by Democrats' discussions about a Plan B when the one person "who has defeated Donald J. Trump has made clear he intends to run again."
The president reportedly told his staffers that he is experiencing a reply of when other Democrat party members had expressed some level of doubt about his age and abilities.
Several Democrats had expressed concern about Biden's leadership ability into 2024 as Americans face high gas prices and rising inflation.
U.S. Pres. Joe Biden in 2024 Election
Skepticism has been amplified after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with critics arguing that the president does not have the "temperament for partisan combat," according to the New York Times report.
Representative Cedric Richmond, whom Mr. Biden dispatched from the White House to shore up the Democratic National Committee, accused other Democrats of "putting too much into these polling numbers."
Richmond added that there was a "wing" in their party "who wanted a different candidate." He added that he is sure they would love to have their "candidate back in the mix again."
Representative Adam Smith of Washington said that he has been surprised at the number of people who are openly expressing concerns about 2024 and whether or not Biden should try for another presidential term.
Former Representative Joe Cunningham of South Carolina said that the president should "cede the nomination to a new generation of leadership."
Recent surveys noted that over half of Democrats say they do not want Biden to run again or are not sure that he should.
Biden has told his aides he is determined to run again. However, he also said that he will take his family's advice into account.
The Democratic National Committee has been quietly prepping for Biden's re-election by spending and placing staff into eight battleground states that happen to have important midterm elections.
Joe Biden's Presidency
A Harvard-Harris Poll survey reported by The Hill showed this month that 62 percent of respondents said Biden is "showing he is too old to be president."
Other surveys did not place Biden's age on the focus. However, it shows the same sentiments.
YouGov and Yahoo poll found that 64 percent of the respondents said they did not want Biden to seek the highest office another time.
One Biden ally who is close to aides in the White House frequently said that the president "looks old and seems old," adding that it is not a "great look for the White House."
Democrats have younger alternatives including Vice President Kamala Harris, 57; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, 40; and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), 62.
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Written by: Mary Webber
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