Obama’s dilemma: Balancing Democrats’ worry about Biden and maintaining influence with president
By AAMER MADHANI, WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
Published: July 19, 2024, 1:42pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama has a delicate balance to strike: how to weigh the mounting opposition to President Joe Biden continuing his campaign with his loyalty to his former running mate.
In recent days, Obama has taken calls from congressional leaders, Democratic governors and key donors in which he has shared their unease about the prospect of Biden’s campaign following his calamitous June 27 debate performance against his predecessor, Donald Trump.
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