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US President Joe Biden is expected to make a big announcement on his re-election bid, with many senior Democratic leaders suggesting he quit the race following his disastrous debate performance, the failed assassination attempt on his rival Donald Trump, his ill health. According to media reports, the turnout is declining.

Some people close to Biden said Thursday that they believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may not win in November and may have to drop out of the race, fueling growing demands from many anxious constituents.

81-year-old Biden is spending time in isolation at his Delaware residence after testing positive for Covid-19. Media reports have said that top Democratic Party leaders, including former President Barack Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have asked him to drop out of the presidential race, failing which the party could lose the White House, Senate and representatives. There is a risk.

The Washington Post reported Thursday night that Pelosi has stepped up to a behind-the-scenes role to work to convince the president to drop out of the campaign. Obama has said he has little chance of winning the race. According to another media outlet, The Hill, Vice President Kamala has begun exploring options. The three being talked about right now are Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

One of those close to him warned that the president had not made up his mind to drop out of the race after three weeks of insisting that almost nothing would dislodge him.

But others said that reality was setting in and that it would not be surprising if Mr. Biden soon announced the replacement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the NYT reported.