Democratic governors to meet with Biden to address concerns following debate performance

As President Joe Biden faces increasing concerns over his candidacy following a disastrous debate performance, he will meet with Democratic governors to address discontent within the party. Calls for Biden to step aside have been growing, with one congressman publicly urging him to do so. A poll found that one in three Democrats believe Biden should end his re-election campaign. Despite this, Biden has raised $38m for his campaign since the debate. Some senior party figures continue to offer public support, but Congressman Lloyd Doggett openly called for Biden to withdraw, citing his lackluster debate performance as a reason. He referenced former President Lyndon Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 race as a precedent for Biden to follow. Other Democrats expressed concerns about Biden’s age and fitness for the campaign, with some state governors reportedly feeling unsupported by him. The debate’s impact on Biden’s standing in polls has been noted, with a new poll in New Hampshire showing him falling behind Trump. The Biden campaign has pledged a fightback, but internal dissent within the party continues to grow. Senator Peter Welch criticized the campaign for dismissing concerns about Biden’s age as “bedwetters,” highlighting the need for a discussion about the president’s suitability for the race. It remains to be seen how Biden will respond to the mounting pressure from his own party.

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