NYT- Biden Told Ally That He Is Weighing Whether to Continue in the Race

[DemocratSinceBirth]

President Biden has told a key ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy if he cannot convince the public in the coming days that he is up for the job after a disastrous debate performance last week.

The president, who the ally emphasized is still deeply in the fight for re-election, understands that his next few appearances heading into the holiday weekend — including an interview scheduled for Friday with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News and campaign stops in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — must go well.

“He knows if he has two more events like that, we’re in a different place” by the end of the weekend, said the ally, referring to Mr. Biden’s halting and unfocused performance in the debate. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive situation.

The conversation is the first indication to become public that the president is seriously considering whether he can recover after a devastating performance on the debate stage in Atlanta on Thursday. Concerns are mounting about his viability as a candidate and whether he could serve as president for another four years.


https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/us/politics/biden-election-debate.html

[bearsfootball516]

1. I trust President Biden's discretion on this.

If he believes he's up for the task and can win, I'm behind him. And if he decides that our best chance to beat Trump and save America is for him to drop and we rally behind Kamala, I'm all for it.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Yes and I trust Pelosi, Schumer, Raskin, Obama for any input they may have.

This is not a decision Biden should make on his own.

This must be a team decision.

Then once it is made, we all damn well get onboard.
Whatever the decision is.

[Mountainguy]

18. It is absolutely a decision he must make on his own

And everyone needs to get in line with what he decides.

[Irish_Dem]

23. Joe Biden is the consummate team player and coalition builder.

He always consults other people for major decisions in his life.

He has worked with other Dem leaders for decades.
Admires and respects Obama, Pelosi, Schumer, Clinton.

High probability he will talk with all of them.

[Mountainguy]

30. And he may decide to seek advice

But he is the rightful nominee and incumbent President. It's his decision to make and we all have to be ready to get behind whatever that is.

[Irish_Dem]

31. Yes whatever is decided, I am onboard.

All I want to do is defeat the PutinGOP and Trump.

I have no agenda how we do it.

[Irish_Dem]

2. This is a fluid situation right now.

Things going on behind the scenes.

[2naSalit]

7. And this "ally"?

I think this is a disinformation piece and I am going to be accusing a number of articles as such in the next four months.

[Irish_Dem]

11. Raskin said the same thing the other day.

Biden is making decisions.

We have to stay calm and let this play out.

We don't know what is going on behind the scenes.

I love Joe but I will accept whatever he and our leadership decide.

The mission of preserving our democracy is #1.
I have no agenda how we do it.

[Eliot Rosewater]

27. Wondering the same thing

I still confused about what happens to all the money if he drops out and Kamala becomes the candidate. Does she get all the money that his campaign has now but she’s the only one that could get it and she would be on the ballot all 50 states?

[jimfields33]

35. She's the only one authorized to get the money.

As far as getting her name on the ballot? 51 individual states will decide (DC). Many dates passed to get on the ballot remember Ohio? We’ll add 50 more states.

[Eliot Rosewater]

50. Did the KGB in OHIO aka GOP allow Joe to be on the ballot?

[jimfields33]

59. Yes. But the other 50 might not be so charitable.

[MontanaMama]

51. NYT is highly suspicious to me.

While I believe that lots of discussions and decisions are being made behind the scenes in the Biden WH…I don’t believe Jack about what the NYT has to say…their credibility is shot.

[2naSalit]

56. They lost me a long time ago.

The deluge of bs is flowing full scream ahead and I think people need to learn to surf that tide so we can turn it into a tsunami of blue victories.

If we lose in November, I am contemplating going on a permanent walk about until I drop dead. I have a possible five years left... shit, we all probably only have five years left since we've done nothing toward cleaning up our act and only gone in the wrong direction for too long.

I feel as unsafe as I did after 911.

[MontanaMama]

57. If Dems stop this BS

of doing the bidding of the MSM, we will win handily.

I feel unsafe reading the lack of support for our president here on DU. I’m so with you on that sentiment.

Women aren’t going to forget the fall of Roe. The Debbie downers on this forum who are “just asking questions” are being ridiculous. Time to rally and time to f i g h t for our country and our basic human rights.

[2naSalit]

58. Amen!

I am disappointed at how quickly people turned on Joe after he was set up. People seem to not be able to tell when something is off with how things are being presented.

Blows me away.

He was our great hope on Wednesday last week, remember? Instead of looking for someone to blame, people need to see propaganda for what it is and that it comes in every form imaginable.

And then there's the astrological nightmare we have to endure until at least early to mid October. This is just the start of that bumpy ride. With Neptune involved, everybody's psyche is getting a workover and Saturn there to kick sand at us all while the cult seems to make gains. It's going to be like this for another week before the ship can right itself. If we stick with our original plan, we'll make it to an undeniable win.

I couldn't watch Alex Wagner tonight with the crowd of doomsayers she had on, jeeze.

The media is not our friend, at least not the ones we used to depend on.

[Boomerproud]

3. Cowardly "ally". Show your face. Sick to death of these backstage shenanigans.

[themaguffin]

8. No. It's not cowardly. It's better that we don't know and it's clear that serious discussions are happening

and that's ok. We are serious. We are not a cult.

[Irish_Dem]

24. Exactly. There is obviously a great deal going on behind the scenes right now.

Which is how it should be.

The stakes are too high not to be serious.

[W_HAMILTON]

28. That's an argument to show their face -- not hide it.

We aren't a cult that is led by a wannabe strongman ready to flay anyone that steps out of line.

So, show your face.

PS - Per MSNBC, the Biden team disputed this report and said NYT gave them seven minutes to respond before publishing the story.

[themaguffin]

29. It's irrelevant to us - things always happen this way. It's the wrong thing for US to focus on.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

12. This person is acting more as an emissary, not a turncoat.

[pwb]

5. Who was the key ally Joe talked to?

If there is no name it might be made up bullshit.

[2naSalit]

6. This ally have a name?

What a crock of poo.

[Prairie Gates]

42. It sounds like Bamala Marris

[dweller]

9. Names or GTFO

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(not you OP)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=19095574

I’d advise everyone to read that thread


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[GoCubsGo]

10. Oh, goody. Another NYT article pushing shit from an anonymous "Biden ally."

Thanks for the "Trash this thread" option, Admins.

[JohnSJ]

34. In this case I actually believe President Biden gave the OK to this person to talk to the press. Reason why is because

he doesn't want to surprise anyone if he decides to step aside.

This is going to be tough for President Biden, and the Friday interview is received will be critical.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

13. Do people really think this person is speaking out without the knowledge of the White House?

[dweller]

14. Yes

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219096858



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[WhiskeyGrinder]

17. Him saying that doesn't preclude the White House from not knowing.

If they truly didn't though, there's more of a mess behind the scenes than I thought.

[dweller]

19. He's a deputy press secretary

Of the Biden White House


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[WhiskeyGrinder]

22. As I say...

[JohnSJ]

37. I don't. I am pretty sure President Biden authorized this. The reason being that if President Biden decides to step

down, he doesn't want it to be a shock to his supporters. Telling them that he is giving serious consideration for it is the way to do that.

If he does decide to step down, there is no doubt that VP Harris is involved in these discussions, along with the Democratic power brokers.

[Prairie Gates]

44. Ding ding ding

Zactly.

[Prairie Gates]

43. Of course not

Because then they are absolutely done-zo in Dem politics forever. This was put out by the White House, through the ally, who knew they would then deny it. Jesus, it really is some people's first rodeo.

[shrike3]

15. NYT is salivating.

This is a dream come true for them.

[honest.abe]

16. Not surprised we are hearing this. Joe knows the situation better than anyone.

[BannonsLiver]

20. A lot of folks are in denial that this could happen.

Odds still favor him staying but we’re going to have a mass freak out if he doesn’t. Some people seem unable to even contemplate the possibility without becoming sad or enraged.

[ARandomPerson]

21. White House deputy press secretary denies NYT report

Link to tweet

[JohnSJ]

38. Then they better come out stronger than just a tweet and assume that does it.

[honest.abe]

39. The Times didnt pull the story however they did add "the White House denies it".

[Phoenix61]

25. So Biden has a "key ally" who leak to the NY?😂😂😂

[tazkcmo]

26. Correction.

"Former" ally.

[JohnSJ]

32. The only thing I would change is the headline. The press has been working since Biden became President to dismantle the

Biden presidency with the "Biden is too old", while ignoring crickets about his opponent.

I wonder if the press will start reporting about the trump Epstein encounters soon?

[Initech]

33. Whatever happens, please DO NOT give MAGA or Fox any fuel for their fire.

[FBaggins]

54. I'm afraid there's no way to avoid that

It's either true (which seems unlikely) - or it's part of a concerted effort on the part of supposedly liberal media to force the president out of the race.

If the later (which, again, seems most likely) - then there's no way to deprive oxygen feeding Fox's fire. To them, the media IS the left and they don't have any need to plumb the depths of democratic-leaning message boards for signs of panic.

[Prairie_Seagull]

40. Trial baloon.

To see where all our heads are at. Will he make his decision based on the outcome?

Unknown, but as I have said. I trust the man.

IMO

[SoFlaBro]

41. The story still smells like fucking horseshit. Fuck this tabloid turd journalism sideways. Piss on that turd.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

45. I do not believe the NYT/CNN stories about President Biden dropping out

The NYT and CNN are pushing false stories about President Biden dropping out

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[tavernier]

46. First of all, I don't believe it.

But if, by some chance it is true, and he decides not to run, does that mean that the nomination automatically goes to Kamala Harris? I hope that isn’t the case because she can’t win. Nothing against her, but there are other people in our party with a much greater chance to bring out voters. VP Harris has three strikes against her and anyone who refuses to see that is fooling themselves.
If Hillary couldn’t beat Trump, do you really think that misogynists AND racists will vote for Harris?

[republianmushroom]

47. I have my reservation about how correct that is what President Biden said.

[no_hypocrisy]

48. Hearsay. Not credible.

[MontanaMama]

52. Indeed.

Some people are saying….

[struggle4progress]

49. ...

[LetMyPeopleVote]

53. I am standing with Biden

[wryter2000]

55. Bullshit

Their ditch Biden story isn't catching on, so they try this.