President Biden had a meeting with Democratic governors behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss the tensions within the party following his underwhelming performance in the debate against former President Donald Trump. Nearly all of the country’s 23 Democratic governors attended the meeting, either in person or virtually. Among them were potential replacements for Biden if he were to drop out of the campaign, such as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The meeting was not initiated by the White House but was a result of a call from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who also chairs the Democratic Governors Association, to discuss the debate. Some governors have publicly expressed concerns about Biden’s health and see the meeting as an opportunity for a candid discussion. Others, like Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, have shown their unwavering support for Biden.
The meeting generated high expectations within the Democratic Party, with even major donors like John Morgan expressing interest in the outcome. In particular, Morgan highlighted the success of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, urging the president’s campaign to pay attention to his proposals. Overall, the meeting was seen as a crucial opportunity for party leaders to discuss important issues and show their support for President Biden.
As they sat down at a conference table with masks on in front of them, they discussed various topics ranging from healthcare reform to climate change policy and immigration reform.
Some governors expressed their concerns over Biden’s ability to carry on with his campaign after his recent health scare while others emphasized that he still had time left before Election Day.
“We want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to support him,” said one governor who asked not be named.
Despite some disagreements among themselves, they all agreed that it was important for Democrats to come together and present a united front ahead of November 3rd.
In conclusion, President Biden met with Democratic governors behind closed doors on Wednesday to address tensions within
