President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from within his own party as key Democratic lawmakers express doubts about his reelection campaign. After a solo news conference that showcased both his strengths and weaknesses, Biden met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss the path forward.
During the meeting, Jeffries shared the views of the caucus but notably did not offer his endorsement to Biden. This comes as more than a dozen Democratic House members and at least one Democratic senator have publicly called on Biden to withdraw from the race.
Despite these challenges, Biden is launching a delayed outreach campaign to key groups of Democratic lawmakers in an effort to shore up support. The president has already held calls with various political wings and is scheduled to meet with more groups in the coming days.
Biden’s campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, acknowledged the difficulties the campaign has faced since the president’s disastrous debate performance. However, she remains confident in the campaign’s ability to overcome these challenges and ultimately secure a victory.
As the pressure mounts and defections within Biden’s Democratic coalition continue, the president remains determined to push forward with his reelection bid. The coming days will be crucial in determining the future of Biden’s campaign and the support he can rally from within his own party.