Top Democrats believe Biden will drop out this weekend. Behind the scenes, it’s over for Joe. Kamala surges to large lead in betting odds.
Several top Democrats privately tell us the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade President Biden to decide to drop out of the presidential race, as soon as this weekend. Why it matters: The 81-year-old president, now self-isolating with COVID, remains publicly dug in. But privately he’s resigned to mounting pressure, bad polls, and untenable scrutiny …