As the 2024 elections draw near, down-ballot Democratic candidates are beginning to re-evaluate their association with President Joe Biden following his lackluster debate performance against Donald Trump. Several lawmakers privately expressed concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities, describing his slow and weathered pace during the debate.
Major donors, typically a crucial source of campaign funds, are reportedly furious with Biden’s performance and are urging him to step aside. “I don’t ever want to see him here,” said one lawmaker, echoing the sentiments of several colleagues.
Another Democrat, not a prominent figure, expressed concerns about the potential impact on their own electoral prospects. “Trump could expand the electoral map to the point where I’m in a 1- or 2-point race,” they noted, implying that Biden’s poor performance could damage their own chances of winning.
Despite these concerns, the Biden campaign has sought to downplay the controversy, insisting that the president’s popularity in battleground states and fundraising totals remain unaffected. However, anonymous sources close to the situation told Truth Voices that the Biden family is actively encouraging the president to stay in the race, with Hunter Biden emerging as a vocal advocate for his father’s continued candidacy.
