President Biden recently engaged in phone calls with key Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Chris Coons, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Representative Jim Clyburn, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
These conversations likely focused on discussing legislative priorities, political strategy, or other important issues relevant to the Democratic party and the administration.
Biden concluded his day by holding a closed-door meeting with all but one of the nation’s 23 Democratic governors, which saw 10 governors attend in person.
Govs. Tim Walz (D-MN), Wes Moore (D-MD), and Kathy Hochul (D-NY) spoke to the press following the meeting, confirming that Biden would stay in the race and that Democratic governors “have his back.”
Obviously, we, like many Americans, are worried. We’re worried because the threat of a Trump presidency is not theoretical,” Walz, the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, stated. “We are all looking for a path to win. All the governors agree with that. President Biden agrees with that.”
Biden’s campaign published a readout of the meeting shortly after its conclusion, claiming that “all participants reiterated their shared commitment to do everything possible to make sure President Biden and Vice President Harris beat Donald Trump in November.”
Both Govs. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) were floated in recent days as potential successors to Biden but attended Wednesday’s meeting in person.
Neither spoke to the press but said in respective statements that they remain committed to Biden as the democrat candidate for the forth coming election
