What started as a trickle of elected or high-profile Democrats calling for Biden to quit his re-election bid grew into an unavoidable chorus...as the president's media appearances did little to assuage concerns.
More than 30 members of Congress have called for Biden to end his bid, as have former elected officials and Democratic donors, such as the actor George Clooney.
Biden then caught Covid during a critical time in his effort to convince Democrats that he was up to the job. He has weathered the illness well, according to his doctor, but it has taken him off the campaign trail and away from media appearances.
Voters have expressed concerns since Biden announced he would run again, saying his age and mental fitness played into whether they would vote for him. During his 2020 bid, Biden had indicated he intended to be a bridge to a next generation, which caused confusion over why he was running for a second term.
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