According to dozens of high-ranking Democrats who spoke to CNN, many Democratic leaders, operatives, and officials are tentatively warming around to the notion of President Joe Biden running for reelection in 2024.
But as poll after poll demonstrates, they are still unsure whether he should do it or will actually do it, just like many voters and funders.
Top Democrats’ attitudes have noticeably changed in recent months. According to four people who were present when the talks took place, some party officials from around the nation congregated in the Hilton’s halls in March while the DNC was holding its annual gathering only a few streets from the White House. They winced, frowned, and mumbled throughout sips as they glanced around to make sure no one was listening:What might they do to prevent Biden from standing for office once more?
