Biden still has the backing of many Democrats
On July 13, 2024, 3:00 AM
Despite a relentless media buzz about the growing number of Democrats calling on Joe Biden to drop out of the race, most elected Democrats appear to still support the president and his re-election bid.
Several have made public comments in favour of Biden this week in a demonstration of loyalty.
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to quiet rumours that he was privately dissenting.
“As I have made clear repeatedly publicly and privately, I support President Biden,” he said.
Senator Chris Coons applauded Biden’s post-Nato summit speech, writing on X, formerly Twitter: “No one is more prepared to lead our nation forward than Joe Biden.”
The president has also largely maintained support among his young and diverse ranks in Congress, including the influential Congressional Black Caucus and progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
When asked about the growing discontent, a spokesperson from the Biden campaign reiterated the president’s message that he is “firmly committed to staying in this race”.
