President Biden is set to meet with several Democratic governors in a closed-door meeting at the White House in an effort to reassure his supporters that he can still secure a victory in the upcoming November election, despite his recent debate performance. The meeting, taking place in the Roosevelt Room, comes at a time when the President is facing one of the biggest political crises of his presidency.
Although the White House has not disclosed the names of the governors attending the meeting, it is clear that President Biden is working to project a sense of normalcy amidst growing concerns about his ability to effectively campaign against former President Donald J. Trump. Calls from Democrats, such as Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas, for President Biden to step aside due to his age have only added to the uncertainty surrounding his re-election bid.
Recent polls have shown President Biden losing ground to Mr. Trump, with a CNN poll indicating a six-percentage point lead for the former President. Additionally, leaked polls from a pro-Biden super PAC suggest that the President’s support is slipping in key battleground states and previously solid Democratic territories like New Mexico, New Hampshire, and Virginia.
Despite these challenges, President Biden and his team are working behind the scenes to reassure key stakeholders that they can turn the tide in their favor. Publicly, the White House and the campaign have scheduled a series of events to demonstrate to voters that the debate was an anomaly. President Biden is set to participate in a televised interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, his first since the debate, and will also be attending campaign events in Wisconsin and Philadelphia.
As the pressure mounts and the election draws nearer, President Biden is facing a critical moment in his presidency. The outcome of the upcoming election will not only determine his political future but also the direction of the country for years to come. The President’s ability to navigate this crisis and rally his supporters will be crucial in determining the ultimate outcome in November.