President Joe Biden is launching a delayed outreach campaign to key groups of lawmakers after meeting with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries expressed the insights and perspectives of the Caucus but did not offer his endorsement to Biden.
Biden is scheduled to have calls with various Democratic caucuses to garner support following recent defections within his coalition in Congress. Despite facing criticism and calls for withdrawal from some Democratic members, over 70 House and Senate members have reaffirmed their support for Biden as the party's nominee.
During a recent news conference, Biden addressed a range of topics effectively but made notable verbal mistakes, including confusing Ukrainian President Zelensky with President Putin and referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as Donald Trump. These missteps have fueled doubts among some Democrats about Biden's candidacy.
Biden appeared more subdued during the news conference and hinted at the possibility of reconsidering his stance if presented with data showing Vice President Harris performing better against Trump. His campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, acknowledged the challenges faced since Biden's debate performance but emphasized that they have a plan to secure victory.
O’Malley Dillon rallied the campaign team, highlighting internal polling data that supports Biden's ability to defeat Trump. She portrayed the current moment as one the campaign is prepared for, expressing confidence in the team's ability to secure a win for the president.
