Democratic governors have reportedly held a "gripe session" to vent their concerns about President Biden's ability to win re-election, with some calling for him to withdraw from the race.
Democratic governors have reportedly held a "gripe session" to voice their growing concerns about President Biden's ability to win re-election, with some calling for him to withdraw from the race.
According to sources who spoke to Fox News, the governors are worried about Biden's age, his mental acuity, and his inability to connect with voters. They are also concerned that the president's low approval ratings will hurt down-ballot Democrats in the midterm elections.
Dem Governors Reportedly Express Grave Concerns Over Biden's Re-election Chances
One governor who spoke to Fox News said, "Biden is a drag on the Democratic Party. He's not going to win re-election, and he's going to take us down with him."
Another governor said, "Biden is a liability. He's old, he's weak, and he's out of touch with the American people."
Dem Governors Reportedly Express Grave Concerns Over Biden's Re-election Chances
The governors' concerns come after a disastrous debate performance by Biden last week. Biden was widely criticized for his stammering, rambling answers and his inability to defend his record.
The debate performance has further fueled calls from within the Democratic Party for Biden to step aside and allow a younger, more dynamic candidate to take his place.
Dem Governors Reportedly Express Grave Concerns Over Biden's Re-election Chances
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, became the first elected Democrat to call for Biden to withdraw from the race. Doggett said that Biden "failed" to defend his record and reassure voters that he's the man for the job during the debate.
Doggett said that Biden should follow the example of former President Lyndon Johnson, who withdrew from the race in 1968 after facing similar concerns about his ability to win.
Dem Governors Reportedly Express Grave Concerns Over Biden's Re-election Chances
Other Democrats have also expressed concerns about Biden's ability to win re-election, but they have stopped short of calling for him to withdraw.
Rep. James Clyburn, D-South Carolina, said that he "will support" Vice President Kamala Harris if Biden leaves the race. However, Clyburn also said that Biden should make his own decision about whether or not to run again.
Biden has not yet said whether or not he will seek re-election. However, he has repeatedly said that he intends to run and that he believes he can win.
The president's allies have also pushed back against calls for him to withdraw. They argue that Biden is a strong candidate who can defeat former President Donald Trump in a rematch.
Despite the concerns of some Democrats, Biden remains the party's presumptive nominee. However, the president's low approval ratings and his recent debate performance have raised questions about his ability to win re-election.
If Biden does decide to withdraw from the race, the Democratic Party will have to find a new nominee. The most likely candidates to replace Biden are Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
However, it is also possible that a dark horse candidate could emerge from the field. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to be held in August 2024, so there is still plenty of time for a new candidate to enter the race.
