Former President Barack Obama is reportedly concerned about the Democratic Party’s chances in the upcoming election, with fears that they could lose to incumbent President Donald Trump.
Obama, who has been an influential figure in the party since leaving office, is said to be troubled by Trump’s rising poll numbers and the shortcomings of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, The Wall Street Journal reports.
While Trump has recently edged ahead in polls by a slim margin of 2 points in RealClearPolitics polling, concerns about the president’s age, controversial immigration policies, stance on Israel, and economic recovery plan have cast doubts on his re-election prospects. These concerns have left Obama deeply worried about the Democratic Party’s ability to secure a win.
According to sources familiar with Obama’s thinking, the former president has been following the race closely and has been increasingly concerned about the party’s prospects. The prospect of a Trump victory has also raised concerns among some Democratic politicians and donors who fear that four more years of a Trump presidency could have a disastrous impact on the country’s future.
The concerns about Biden’s campaign are deepened by recent reports that the former vice president’s attempt to scrape the web for information yielded no results. This raises questions about the campaign’s data-gathering strategy and has added to the perception that Biden’s candidacy may be struggling.
Despite these concerns, the Democratic Party has remained outwardly optimistic about its chances in the election. Biden has emphasized his experience and personal qualities as a candidate, and has criticized Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his divisive rhetoric.
However, many Democrats worry that these arguments may not be enough, and that the party will need to do more to win over voters in key swing states. With the election just a few months away, the pressure is on for the Democrats to find a way to regain momentum and beat Trump at the polls.