Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, a close friend of President Joe Biden and co-chair of his reelection bid, expressed his support for Biden during a critical time on Sunday. Clyburn urged fellow Democrats to unite behind the president, despite growing calls from some congressional Democrats and independent Sen. Joe Manchin for Biden to withdraw from the race.
Clyburn emphasized his backing for Biden, stating that he believes Biden should remain in the race and that the party should rally around his candidacy. He pointed to Biden's success in the primary elections as a key factor in determining the nominee, noting that Biden had faced minimal opposition.
When questioned about whether it would be beneficial for the party for Biden to continue his campaign, Clyburn rejected the idea of an open party convention where multiple candidates would vie for the nomination. He cautioned against the potential negative consequences of a contested convention, citing past instances where such scenarios resulted in Democratic losses in the general election.
Regarding the suitability of Biden as the Democratic nominee, Clyburn reiterated his support for the incumbent president as long as Biden remains in the race. He emphasized the importance of party unity and standing behind the chosen candidate to increase the chances of success in the upcoming election.
