President Joe Biden has been facing criticism and calls for him to step down as the Democratic nominee for re-election following a devastating performance in a debate. He has intensified his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff in an effort to reassure them of his commitment to staying in the race. This included calls to congressional Democratic leaders and a meeting with Democratic governors, where he received support and praise for his leadership throughout Covid and the recovery efforts. The governors emphasized their commitment to working together with Biden to win the upcoming election. Despite the calls for him to step down, Biden made it clear on a campaign call that he is not considering leaving the race and is focused on winning. Democratic leaders such as Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Hakeem Jeffries have expressed their support for Biden, as have Democratic governors. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients urged White House staffers to focus on executing the president’s agenda and to ignore distractions. The meeting with governors came after a group of state executives met separately to discuss strategy. Biden and Harris also participated in the meeting with governors. Overall, there is a unified message of support for Biden from Democratic leaders and governors, who are committed to working together to ensure a Democratic victory in the November election.
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