It’s that time again …
Yes, we are hearing all sorts of rumbling hat Biden needs to step aside for the next generation because he can’t beat DeSantis/Trump/whomever and the Democrats need new leadership. This always happens and it won’t make a bit of difference in the end. If Biden wants to run he will run and he will win the nomination because he’s the incumbent.
JV Last with a helpful reminder:
It’s worth remembering that the in-party frequently has doubts about the prospects of the incumbent. For instance, here are some headlines from 2010-2011:
This is a dance we do. How often? Buckle up for some history, courtesy of Pew and National Journal:
Drink that in.
(1) Obama, Clinton, and Reagan were all < 50 percent on “should they run for reelect.”
(2) The only two presidents who were > 50 percent were the two who ultimately lost reelection.
It’s out of our hands. If Biden wants it it’s his no matter what. If he doesn’t want it then let the games begin. But there’s no point in wringing our hands over it.
*And yes, if he drops dead before the election then the deck is scrambled. But that’s true of any candidate of any age.