Many Democratic leaders, operatives and officials are cautiously warming to the idea of President Joe Biden running for reelection in 2024, dozens of high-ranking Democrats told CNN.
But just like many voters and donors -- as poll after poll shows -- they're still not sure he should do it, or that he will. The mood has notably shifted among top Democrats in recent months. During the depths of Biden's political struggles in March, some party leaders from all over the country huddled in the hallways of the Hilton a few blocks from the White House for the annual Democratic National Committee meeting, according to four people involved in the conversations.
Biden says US democracy cannot survive threat of MAGA Republicans 02:00Inside the White House -- both in the West Wing and in first lady Dr. Jill Biden's offices -- the last six weeks have renewed confidence of the President's chances in a reelection run. They've developed a chip-on-the-shoulder underdog mentality, saying people doubt Biden and claim they're not excited by him before he pulls it all together and comes out on top.
How many GOP candidates doubted Biden's win? Here's what we found 03:04 Hedging and planning Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, an active supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2020 and frequent opponent of what she's seen as Biden's moderation, has been at the White House for several recent celebrations, including for the Inflation Reduction Act ceremony. She told CNN that Biden"should" run, and"we will support him." Others are not so clear.