On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas.) made waves by becoming the first Democrat to publicly call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race. Doggett expressed his dissatisfaction with President Biden’s performance in a recent debate against former president Donald Trump, stating that he failed to effectively defend his many accomplishments. Despite saving democracy in 2020, Doggett believes that President Biden should not deliver the nation back to Trump in 2024.
Meanwhile, during the first press briefing following the debate, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed that President Biden is still dealing with a cold but assured that his reelection campaign is still in full swing. While some Democrats have criticized President Biden’s performance, Leader Chuck Schumer, the Senate’s top Democrat, continues to support the president. Schumer highlighted the accomplishments made during President Biden’s tenure and expressed his continued support. The Democratic National Committee is expected to formally nominate President Biden as its candidate as early as mid-July, ahead of the August convention in Chicago.
President Biden is scheduled to speak with Democratic governors and other party leaders this week to discuss campaign strategies and garner support for his reelection bid. However, concerns about his physical appearance have been raised by some Democrats like U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse who stopped short of calling for his withdrawal but emphasized that transparency is key for a successful and honest campaign.
In conclusion, while some Democrats have expressed dissatisfaction with President Biden’s performance and physical appearance, others continue to support him and believe he should run for reelection in 2024. The Democratic National Committee will officially nominate him as their candidate soon ahead of their convention in Chicago where he will discuss campaign strategies and garner support from other party leaders like Chuck Schumer and Governor Gavin Newsom among others who are working towards ensuring his reelection bid succeeds despite some setbacks along the way.