In a surprising turn of events, former President Joe Biden, who was compelled to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, has expressed a desire to reenter the political arena.
Sources close to the 82-year-old politician have revealed to NBC News that Biden is eager to assist the Democratic party in its rebuilding efforts.
Since his departure from the White House in January, Biden has remained relatively out of the public eye. However, as reported by NBC News, he has communicated to several Democratic leaders his readiness to raise funds, campaign, and do whatever necessary to aid the party in its struggle against Donald Trump. In February, Biden met with the newly elected Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin, offering his assistance to the party, according to insiders.
A prominent Biden supporter, who wished to remain anonymous, questioned the former president's return to politics, asking NBC News, Whos going to want Joe Biden back in the game?
Former First Lady Jill Biden is also reportedly willing to lend her support to the party's rebuilding efforts. A source close to her stated, She recognizes that serving in the capacities that she served is an honor and it comes with responsibilities to the party. And shes prepared to help in any way she can.
While the Bidens anticipate their reentry into politics, they are also planning to pen a book, sources revealed to NBC News. The former president has been shuttling between Delaware and Washington to consult with his staff on his memoir.
A few months prior, the Bidens were embroiled in an internal party conflict over the former president's prospects in the 2024 election. Following a lackluster debate performance in June, Democratic party officials began expressing concerns about Biden's suitability for office.
As Biden's polling numbers continued to plummet, he eventually announced his withdrawal from the race via Twitter. He subsequently endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, who then entered the presidential race and secured the Democratic nomination. Despite a closely contested race, Harris lost all swing states to Trump, facilitating his return to the White House.
In the aftermath of the former vice president's defeat, the party and campaign have blamed Biden for not withdrawing from the race earlier. Mark Longabaugh, a Democratic strategist and former adviser to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, told Politico, The truth of the matter is, Biden should have stepped aside earlier and let the party put together a longer game plan.
With Trump back in the White House, the Democratic party has struggled to regain its political footing. Politico reported that the party's frustration levels are at an all-time high, with no clear leader emerging since Harris' loss. Both the former vice president and her running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are reportedly considering 2028 presidential bids but have yet to announce their plans.
Alan Kessler, a longtime Democratic fundraiser from Philadelphia, told NBC News, There are plenty of people in the Democratic Party who were obviously very frustrated with how things played out last year, but there are plenty of people who still love Joe Biden. Its time to move on with new leadership. This statement encapsulates the party's current predicament, caught between the need for fresh leadership and the lingering affection for Biden.
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