Biden Receptive to Re-Election Concerns Amid Covid Diagnosis

President Joe Biden has shown increased openness to discussions about potentially dropping his re-election bid, according to Democratic leaders. This shift follows private conversations with Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, who expressed deep concerns about his chances.

The President tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, leading to the cancellation of an event in Las Vegas and likely keeping him isolated for days. A White House spokeswoman reported that Biden is experiencing mild symptoms but will continue to fulfill his duties in isolation.

Despite a poor debate performance three weeks ago, Biden's allies and supporters are urging him to withdraw, believing he stands little chance against Donald Trump in November. Democratic Party leaders have postponed the official start of Biden’s nomination by a week to further evaluate his candidacy.

A source close to Biden mentioned that while he is "willing to listen" to arguments for dropping out, he currently has no plans to end his campaign.

A recent survey shows nearly two-thirds of Democratic voters favor Biden's withdrawal, with Congressional Democrats warning that his faltering prospects could jeopardize critical House and Senate races in November. Biden has outlined various scenarios that might lead him to exit the race, a list that has recently expanded.