Democratic lawmakers resist calling for President Biden to drop out of the race despite private concerns and disastrous debate performance. Biden insists on staying in the race and urges party leaders to focus on former President Trump. Some Democrats publicly recant their calls for Biden to step aside, acknowledging it would be too difficult to replace him as the nominee at this stage.
Key Points
Most Democrats resist calling for Biden to drop out
Biden insists on staying in the race
Challenges in replacing Biden as the nominee at this stage
Pros
Democratic unity in supporting Biden as the nominee
Recognition of the challenges of replacing Biden as the nominee at this stage
Cons
Private concerns among Democratic lawmakers about Biden's ability to defeat Trump
Some Democrats publicly calling for Biden to step aside