 leader told me outright that he has been pushing senators to have frank conversations with the president about bowing out. You know, this longtime DNC party leader told me that he just did not see a viable path forward, not only sort of politically, but that there was just too much concern in the country. Hurricane Beryl strengthening into a dangerous Category 4 storm as it bears down on the Caribbean. The Dow is down 47 points. You're listening to ABC News.