“No One Is Pushing Me Out” Biden Tells Staff As New NYT Poll Shows Trump Lead Widening

Summary:

• The NY Times now reports that Biden is questioning the future of his candidacy, and this week may decide it all
• The White House came out to quickly deny the report
• Biden tells staff “No one is pushing me out”
• Former President Obama has expressed concerns over Joe Biden
• White House staff is freaked out that Hunter Biden (clearances?) has been sitting in on meetings
• Kamala Harris’ odds have been soaring in betting markets as a result of the above malarkey
• According to AP, Biden told campaign staff “No one is pushing me out” during a Wednesday call.

  Would he even know though?

  Meanwhile, a new NYT/Siena poll reveals that Trump now leads Biden 49%-43% among likely voters.

  Update (1055ET): With knives out and all eyes on Kamala, President Biden has reportedly ‘told a key ally that he knows he may not be able to salvage his candidacy’ if he can’t convince the public in the coming days that he’s up for the job, the NY Times reports.

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