President Biden's Determination for 2024 Election
President Biden's lingering regret and anger from not running in 2016 is fueling his determination to stay in the 2024 race, despite some of his aides thinking an exit is inevitable.
Key Points
- Biden felt guilty and furious for not running in 2016
- Obama does not have close relationships with most of Biden's inner circle
- Biden is motivated by principles of public service
- Biden's decision-making is influenced by his different recollection of past events
Pros
- Biden's determination to 'finish the work' on behalf of the American people
- Strengthening and expanding Social Security
- Restoring Roe v. Wade
- Bringing the country together
Cons
- Biden's bitterness toward former President Obama and congressional Democrats
- Resentments from 2016 still linger within Biden's family
- Challenges in winning the primary given the late date and strong contenders