A recent private meeting of the House Democratic Caucus failed to resolve concerns over President Joe Biden’s ability to lead the party into the 2024 elections. Reports from inside the meeting described the atmosphere as somber, with some members comparing it to a funeral. Attendees were described in an Axios report as “shell-shocked,” and “actual tears.”
Despite the gravity of the situation, no clear consensus emerged on whether Biden should remain the party’s nominee.
JUST IN: The House Democratic Caucus meeting about Biden's future as the candidate was a disaster according to @JakeSherman who reported it “felt like a funeral.”
The group of Democrats were not able to come to a consensus.
While leaving the event, a somber Rep. Steve Cohen… pic.twitter.com/Vc1K8DqKOY
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 9, 2024
The meeting was called to address growing concerns among Democrats about Biden’s age and ability to effectively campaign. At 81 years old, Biden is the oldest person to ever serve as President of the United States, and many worry that his age could become a liability in the upcoming election.
However, the meeting did not result in any definitive action or plan to address these concerns.
INSIDE THE ROOM — The House Democratic Caucus meeting about President Joe Biden's political standing is starting to empty out.
One House Democrat supportive of Biden told me it "felt like a funeral."
There is definitely no consensus on Biden. Lots of talk about how difficult…
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) July 9, 2024
One Democratic lawmaker described the meeting as “intense,” while another said it “felt like a funeral.” Some members reportedly left the meeting in tears, highlighting the emotional nature of the discussions. Despite the clear need for a resolution, the meeting ended with no clear path forward.
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— NRCC (@NRCC) July 9, 2024
This lack of direction comes at a crucial time for the Democratic Party, as they face a challenging election cycle. The party is under pressure to present a united front and a strong candidate to take on the Republican nominee. However, the failure of the House Democratic Caucus to address the concerns over Biden’s candidacy only adds to the uncertainty surrounding the party’s future.
As the 2024 election approaches, the Democratic Party must find a way to resolve the issues surrounding Biden’s candidacy.
Failure to do so could result in a divided party and a weakened position in the upcoming election. The party must take decisive action to address the concerns of its members and present a strong, united front to the American people.
