In a letter to congressional Democrats obtained by CNN, President Joe Biden stated that he is committed to continuing his reelection bid despite concerns about his mental fitness and campaign viability. Biden emphasized the importance of defeating Donald Trump and urged party unity in order to achieve this goal.
As House and Senate members returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since the debate, Biden faced mounting pressure from Democratic leaders about his candidacy. Some top House Democrats reportedly told Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that Biden should step aside to improve Democratic chances in down-ballot races.
In an effort to address concerns about his age and fitness for the presidency, Biden appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to speak more candidly and off-the-cuff. However, his remarks, though energetic, did not fully alleviate doubts about his candidacy.
Despite criticisms from party elites, Biden remains determined to stay in the race and has continued outreach to Democratic lawmakers. A key meeting with House Democrats on Tuesday is expected to be pivotal in determining the future of Biden’s campaign.
Biden has also faced internal dissent within the Democratic Party, with some lawmakers expressing doubts about his performance during the debate. Efforts by a group of like-minded senators to explore requesting Biden to step aside were met with cancelations and mixed reactions from party leaders.
However, Biden’s campaign has highlighted statements of support from Hill Democrats and held donor calls to shore up backing. Biden reiterated his commitment to defeating Trump and outlined an attack-focused strategy for the upcoming debates. Despite the challenges and criticisms, Biden remains steadfast in his resolve to continue his bid for the presidency.
