MANCHESTER, N.H. — President Biden has repeatedly insisted that he is running for reelection but ambitious Democrats are positioning themselves anyway because the 79-year-old incumbent might bow out in 2024.
Would-be presidential hopefuls are endorsing candidates ahead of the midterms, raising money for the national party and making visits to early primary and caucus states. Experts say the scale of the shadow campaign is unprecedented by the standards of recent political history.
The maneuvering is taking place in both public and throughout the media. In recent weeks, stories and op-eds have popped up about potential 2024 contenders, including speculation that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is ready to step in and lead the Democratic Party if needed.