This morning, I sent a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I shared my thoughts about this moment in our campaign.
It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ABtAaJrr0n
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 8, 2024
Michael Bennet, a Democratic senator from Colorado, has publicly questioned President Joe Biden’s ability to win the upcoming 2024 election. Bennet expressed his concerns that Biden might lose to Donald Trump, possibly by a “landslide.
President @JoeBiden and I fight for the American people.
Donald Trump only looks out for himself. pic.twitter.com/MYpYSRmTC6
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 10, 2024
Bennet told CNN that remaining in the election was “something for the president to consider.” He added, “Donald Trump is on track, I think, to win this election and maybe win it by a landslide.” Bennet described the situation as “a moral question about the future of our country.”
“Donald Trump is on track, I think, to win this election. And maybe win it by a landslide and take with it the Senate and the House,” Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet tells me in a very newsy interview. “I think we could lose the whole thing and it’s staggering to me.” pic.twitter.com/k0M97PntVA
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) July 10, 2024
Bennet’s comments come after several Democratic congressmen urged the 81-year-old president to step aside following a stumbling presidential debate performance against Trump late last month. However, Bennet stopped short of suggesting that Biden should withdraw from the race.
On Wednesday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed uncertainty about Biden’s future. When asked if he had her support, she told MSNBC’s Morning Joe, “I want him to do whatever he decides to do… It’s up to the president to decide if he’s going to run.
We are all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short.”
Despite the growing concerns within the Democratic Party, Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to staying in the race.
Bennet raises doubts about Biden
On Monday, he stated his dedication on the same show and wrote to congressional Democrats to say he was “firmly committed to staying in this race.”
Other Democrats have stressed the importance of party solidarity.
Hank Johnson, a congressman from Georgia and a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, called for an end to the “circular firing squad” around Biden. Johnson acknowledged Biden’s “horrible” debate performance but said most voters of color still wanted him as their candidate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also voiced his support, stating “I’m with Joe” on Tuesday.
However, a seventh Democrat in the House of Representatives, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, publicly called on Biden to withdraw, citing high stakes. She joined other congressional members, including Adam Smith, who argued the party needed a “stronger messenger.”
Speculation continues over who could replace Biden, with Vice-President Kamala Harris being a favorite. Harris has remained loyal, insisting during a rally this week that Biden is a “fighter.” Biden has challenged his doubters to unite behind his candidacy, though he admitted to having “screwed up” in the debate against Trump.
As the Democratic Party grapples with growing uncertainty around Biden’s campaign, the focus shifts to whether party unity or a stronger candidate will prevail in the upcoming election.
