In recent days, there have been growing concerns among Democratic politicians and pundits about the viability of President Joe Biden's campaign for re-election in 2024. Virginia Senator Mark Warner is reportedly leading an effort to gather Democratic senators to discuss their concerns with the President and urge him to consider leaving the race.
According to multiple reports, Warner has expressed his worries about Biden's ability to sustain a successful campaign following his dismal debate performance against former president Donald Trump. Some House Democrats have gone even further, publicly calling for Biden to step aside in favor of another candidate.
Despite these calls, no sitting Democratic senator has yet to make such a statement publicly. However, there have been increasing whispers among senators about their concerns over the President's age and ability to effectively campaign against Trump.
Warner is said to be considering organizing a meeting at the White House between senators and Biden to discuss these issues. The Washington Post reported that Warner has told others that he believes Biden cannot run a campaign that could beat Trump.
The President himself has acknowledged the concerns, telling reporters that he had spoken with at least 20 members of Congress who are urging him to stay in the race. However, some Democratic representatives such as Lloyd Doggett, Raúl Grijalva, and Seth Moulton have publicly called for Biden to withdraw.
The future of Biden's campaign is a major concern for Democrats as they try to maintain their majority in the Senate. Some fear that his poor performance could drag down other Democratic candidates in key races.
It remains to be seen whether Warner's efforts will result in any action from the President or his campaign team. However, the growing unease among Democratic politicians about Biden's candidacy is a sign of the challenges facing the party as they look towards the 2024 elections.
