House Democrats on Tuesday failed to reach a consensus about whether President Joe Biden should continue his bid for a second term, as he showed no signs of stepping aside.
The caucus met for a much-anticipated and high-stakes meeting behind closed doors amid Democratic lawmakers’ and donors’ concerns about Biden’s sluggish debate performance on June 27. Some have called for him to step aside and let younger Democratic figures pursue the party’s presidential nomination.
Team Biden has gone on the offensive, with the 81-year-old president himself calling into a popular cable morning show on Monday, followed by a call with Democratic donors. Biden also sent a letter to congressional Democrats on Monday stating his strong intention to remain in the race and calling for party unity to defeat former President Donald Trump, the expected GOP nominee.
