In an unexpected move, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is reportedly gathering a group of Senate Democrats to demand that President Joe Biden withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. This comes after his lackluster performance in last week’s presidential debate, which has sparked concern among some Democratic senators about Biden’s ability to effectively lead the party.
Rachel Cohen, a Warner spokeswoman, issued a statement clarifying the situation, saying, “Like many other people in Washington and across the country, Senator Warner believes these are critical days for the president’s campaign, and he has made that clear to the White House.
One option under consideration is a meeting at the White House between senators and Biden. While not all Senate Democrats may want Biden to drop out of the race, some argue that such a meeting could provide an opportunity for them to voice their concerns directly to the president. However, no sitting Democratic senator has publicly called for Biden to step aside.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) advised his fellow Democrats to wait for more polling data on how the debate may impact the elections before making any decisions about Biden’s future in the race. As the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Warner holds a significant amount of influence in these discussions, and represents a state that Democrats must win in November if they hope to maintain their hold on the White House.
Despite some concerns about Biden’s performance and potential for future success, many Senate Democrats remain cautious in expressing their opinions publicly. However, it is clear that there are growing concerns within the upper chamber of Congress regarding the current state of Biden’s campaign and his ability to lead the Democratic Party effectively in the 2024 election.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these discussions unfold and if they have any impact on President Joe Biden’s decision to continue or withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.