Will Biden quit US presidential race over his 'medical condition'?

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U.S. President Joe Biden rubs his nose while greeting shoppers inside Marios Westside Market grocery store in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., July 16, 2024..

US President Joe Biden is expected to make a major announcement on his re-election bid, with several senior Democratic leaders suggesting that he leave the race following his disastrous debate performance, a failed assassination attempt on his rival Donald Trump, his poor health, and falling poll numbers, according to media reports...

Several people close to President Biden said on Thursday that they believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may not be able to win in November and may have to drop out of the race, bowing to the growing demands of many anxious members of his party, The New York Times reported...

Media reports said that top leaders of the Democratic party, including former president Barack Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have asked him to leave the presidential race, in the absence of which the party risks losing the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives...

People close to top Democrats said Thursday that it now appeared it was a matter of whennot ifBiden bows out of the presidential race..