Biden plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. to get more rest.
Biden spoke for around 20 minutes before taking three questions from mayors.
During the call, Biden acknowledged his poor debate performance and reassured mayors that he is recovering from it.
President Joe Biden held a 40-minute video call with nearly 200 Democratic mayors to discuss his second-term agenda and remind them how to support his campaign.
President Joe Biden is taking steps to solidify support among Democratic leaders following his shaky debate performance. On Tuesday night, he held a video call with nearly 200 Democratic mayors to discuss his second-term agenda and remind them how best to support his campaign. During the call, which lasted about 40 minutes, Biden spoke for around 20 minutes before taking three questions from mayors selected by the moderator. The conversation was described as a somewhat scripted pep rally, with participants unable to see who else was on the call or add comments into the chat screen. Biden acknowledged his poor debate performance and reassured mayors that he is recovering from it. In an effort to get more rest, Biden also announced that he plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m.
Biden's campaign has been working to dismiss criticisms about his viability following the debate, including a gathering of Democratic governors at the White House last week and calls to top donors, congressional leaders, and the Congressional Black Caucus. Some mayors described Biden as his usual self during the call and expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Donald Trump in November.
Despite these efforts, some Democrats have called for Biden to withdraw from the race. For instance, Texas Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have raised concerns about Biden's debate performance and whether it was an anomaly or part of a larger pattern.
Biden's overall score for these sources is high, with an average of 95.62 out of 100. The articles provide valuable information about Biden's efforts to shore up support among Democratic leaders and address concerns about his debate performance.
President Biden joined a call with the Democratic Mayors Association on Tuesday evening to solidify support for his reelection bid
Biden’s campaign stated that he laid out his vision for a second term during the call and took questions from mayors
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson were among the local leaders meeting virtually with Biden
Some House Democrats have called for Biden to withdraw from the race, while others have expressed unequivocal support
No Senate Democrat has publicly called for Biden to step aside, but some have urged him to do more to demonstrate his ability to handle the demands of the campaign and presidency
Adams criticized those calling for Biden to withdraw from the race and stated it’s up to him whether he remains on the 2024 ticket
Johnson looked forward to speaking with Biden but offered lukewarm support for his candidacy
President Joe Biden has invited Democratic governors to a meeting on Wednesday, aiming to solidify support among party leaders after his shaky debate performance.
Biden's campaign has downplayed political problems resulting from the debate and insists that he can put the performance behind him without hurting his long-term chances in November.
Accuracy
]President Joe Biden has invited Democratic governors to a meeting on Wednesday, aiming to solidify support among party leaders after his shaky debate performance.[
Following his sometimes raspy and halting performance during last week’s debate in Atlanta, some Democrats worry that Biden may not be up to continuing the campaign or defeating Donald Trump in November.
Biden’s campaign has downplayed political problems resulting from the debate and insists that he can put the performance behind him without hurting his long-term chances in November.
President Joe Biden told Democratic governors that he plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. to get more sleep.
Accuracy
Biden’s debate performance led some Democrats to call for him to drop out of the race, causing concern within the party and voters.
Deception
(30%)
The article reports on Biden's comments about his sleep schedule and acknowledges that some governors were frustrated by his remarks. However, the author includes editorializing and emotional manipulation by stating that 'some of the participants have been rankled by the statement of loyalty and enthusiasm from them distributed by the Biden campaign on Thursday.' This is an attempt to elicit an emotional response from readers without providing any factual evidence to support it. Additionally, there are instances of selective reporting as the article focuses on Biden's sleep schedule and frustration from governors while omitting any mention of positive feedback or comments from other attendees.
some of the participants have been rankled by the statement of loyalty and enthusiasm from them distributed by the Biden campaign on Thursday.
The remarks, first reported by The New York Times, came as the 81-year-old Biden sought to reassure a group of more than 20 state leaders about his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November and govern effectively for another four years.
Fallacies
(85%)
The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting sources and using their statements to support his assertions. However, the author also includes inflammatory rhetoric when he states that 'some Democrats have begun to call for the president to drop out of the race' and 'the White House scrambling to convince skeptics within the party and voters'. This language is not necessary for reporting on the situation and serves only to add emotion and bias.
The remarks, first reported by The New York Times
some Democrats have begun to call for the president to drop out of the race
leaving the White House scrambling to convince skeptics within the party and voters
Bias
(95%)
The author makes several statements that could be perceived as biased towards President Biden. The author reports that some governors were frustrated with Biden's comment about stopping scheduling events after 8 p.m., but does not provide any context or quotes from the governors themselves. This creates an imbalance in the reporting and could be seen as an attempt to depict the governors in a negative light. The author also reports that some Democrats have called for Biden to drop out of the race, and provides conflicting explanations from administration officials regarding Biden's debate performance. These statements could be perceived as biased towards Biden, as they focus on his perceived weaknesses and detractors without providing a balanced perspective. However, there is no clear evidence of religious or ideological bias in the article.
Some Democrats have begun to call for the president to drop out of the race, leaving the White House scrambling to convince skeptics within the party and voters.
The New York Times reported earlier this week that the president’s ‘Clapses’ have increased and grown more worrisome, with a source telling the Times that Biden’s six-day debate preparations at Camp David didn’t start before 11 a.m. and that the president was given time to nap each day.
The remarks, first reported by The New York Times, came as the 81-year-old Biden sought to reassure a group of more than 20 state leaders about his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November and govern effectively for another four years.
President Biden held a video call with nearly 200 Democratic mayors on Tuesday night to discuss his second-term agenda and remind them how to support his campaign.
Accuracy
Biden’s campaign and the White House have been working to dismiss criticisms about his viability after a poor debate showing, including gatherings of Democratic governors, television interviews, calls to top donors, congressional leaders and the Congressional Black Caucus.
The call with mayors lasted about 40 minutes and Biden took three questions from selected mayors. He spoke for approximately 20 minutes.
Mayors described the call as a somewhat scripted pep rally where participants could indicate their feelings by adding emojis.
