Once defiant, Biden is now ‘soul searching’ about dropping out of race

US president Joe Biden is taking calls to step aside as the Democratic presidential candidate seriously and multiple Democratic officials think an exit is a matter of time, according to sources familiar with the matter.

“His soul searching is actually happening, I know that for a fact,” said one of the sources, who requested anonymity. “He’s thinking about this very seriously.”

Mr Biden, 81, has faced increasing pressure from heavyweights in his party to cede his position at the...