Pelosi, Clooney Remarks Cast Doubt on Biden’s Candidacy

President Joe Biden’s candidacy for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination took more hits on Wednesday, with Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) saying he should “decide if he’s going to run” and celebrity ally George Clooney saying, “we need a new nominee.”

Pelosi’s Remarks: “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We're all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short,” the former House speaker said during an MSNBC (Left bias) interview. This comes despite Biden repeatedly saying he would stay in the race. 

Clooney’s Remarks: In a New York Times Opinion (Left bias) guest essay, Clooney wrote, “We are not going to win in November with this president. On top of that, we won’t win the House, and we’re going to lose the Senate. This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and Congress member and governor who I’ve spoken with in private. Every single one, irrespective of what he or she is saying publicly.”

For Context: Despite generally backing Biden’s record, many liberal and Democratic politicians and media figures have questioned Biden’s ability to win in November, in light of his performance at the June 27 CNN (Lean Left bias) debate.

How the Media Covered It: Coverage of Pelosi’s remarks was featured prominently across the spectrum on Wednesday, often combined with coverage of Clooney’s comments later in the day. Meanwhile, Fox News (Right bias), long a critic of Pelosi and Biden, framed Pelosi as snapping at reporters, saying she “grew testy.” An editor wrote this summary with the help of AllSides-powered AI.