President Biden's Future on the Democratic Ticket
A group of swing-district Democrats in the House held a despondent meeting before a larger caucus meeting to discuss President Biden's future on the ticket. Despite some concerns, Biden received public support from House and Senate Democrats, with a lawmaker stating that any revolt against him is now over.
Key Points
- Block of battleground House Democrats is one of the last pockets trying to get Biden off the ticket
- Biden's firm statement about staying in the race energized lawmakers
- Public support for Biden after the caucus meeting
- Revolt against Biden seen as over
Pros
- Biden received public support from House and Senate Democrats
- Biden's letter to congressional Democrats reinforced his decision to stay on the ticket
Cons
- Some swing-district Democrats expressed despondency and concerns about Biden's ability to take on former President Trump