Despite President Biden’s repeated assertions that he’s not stepping aside, Democrats in Congress still suggest his future on the ticket remains an open question.
Nearly two weeks after a disastrous debate, President Biden remains adamant that he’s staying in the race amid circling doubts and reserved expressions of support from members of his party.
He said this week in a he’s “firmly committed” to running, but some Democrats in Congress are still saying Mr. Biden faces a decision about continuing his campaign, suggesting that his future on the ticket remains an open question.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, when asked Wednesday morning whether Mr. Biden has her support to lead the ticket, deferred to Mr. Biden, saying that “it’s up to the president” to decide if he’s going to run.
“We’re all encouraging him to make that decision”, she said on MSNBC. “Because time is running short.”
The response fell short of a ringing endorsement for the president’s reelection bid, though Pelosi complimented the president on his speech at an event marking the on Tuesday night, saying he was “absolutely spectacular.” And she touted his record and standing within the Democratic caucus.
“He’s beloved, he is respected and people want him to make that decision”, Pelosi said, adding that “I want him to do whatever he decides to do.”
Meanwhile, Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado on Tuesday night expressed doubt that the president will be able to beat former President in November, in the most critical comments made publicly by a Senate Democrat so far in the aftermath of the debate.
