President Biden remained in control of his fate Tuesday despite anxieties expressed in separate closed-door meetings by House and Senate Democrats discussing the viability of his candidacy.
House Democrats met for two hours in a lopsided debate that favored staying the course with Biden. One report suggested the president, at least for now, has quieted party calls for him to step down. So far, six House Democrats have publicly called on Biden to end his candidacy.
Senate Democrats were more secretive in their discussions. Many avoided questions about the president or his health afterward, saying they were focused on winning. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer simply said, “I’m with Joe.”
The New York Times editorial board doubled down on its call for Biden to get out of the race, writing that Biden was “embarrassing himself and endangering his legacy.”
