Jeffries: House Democratic leaders to discuss the path forward on Biden

Jeffries announces House Democratic leaders will meet to discuss the path forward on Biden.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Thursday that he plans to eventually convene his leadership team and then they’ll “figure out the next step” on the crisis surrounding President Joe Biden. Jeffries added he has no scheduled meetings with the president, though he had told Democrats in talks this week that he planned to relay their concerns to Biden directly. He also said it’s his goal to hear from every House Democrat — before leadership makes any decision on what to do next — but that it is “a process.”

The House Democratic leader has been under intense pressure to take a stand on Biden’s future at the top of the ticket as he’s met with multiple factions of his caucus. And more members have been publicly calling for Biden to step aside, with purple-district Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) becoming the latest Democrat to say Biden needs to drop out of the race Thursday morning.

Biden campaign and White House officials are set to meet with Democratic senators on Thursday afternoon to hear their concerns. There is no scheduled meeting with House Democrats yet, with lawmakers set to leave for a weeklong recess Thursday afternoon.

“Biden campaign and White House officials are set to meet with Democratic senators on Thursday afternoon to hear their concerns.”

The crisis surrounding Biden’s reelection bid has been building for weeks, with many Democrats expressing concerns about his age and mental acuity. The president’s poor performance in the first presidential debate only added fuel to the fire, with many questioning whether he is fit to lead the country.

Despite the growing calls for him to step aside, Biden has shown no indication that he plans to drop out of the race. His campaign has dismissed concerns about his age and mental health, and he has continued to campaign across the country.

However, the pressure on Biden is only likely to intensify in the coming days and weeks. With the election just a few months away, Democrats are growing increasingly desperate to find a way to win back the White House. And many believe that Biden is not the man to lead them to victory.

As the crisis surrounding Biden’s reelection bid continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the Democratic party is at a crossroads. They must decide whether to stick with their current leader or to find a new standard-bearer to carry them into the election.

For now, it seems that Biden is determined to push on, despite the growing calls for him to step aside. But as the pressure continues to build, it remains to be seen how long he will be able to hold on.

In the meantime, House Democrats are planning to meet with Biden’s campaign team to express their concerns and to discuss the future of the party. It is unclear what will come of these meetings, but one thing is certain: the fate of the Democratic party hangs in the balance.

As the crisis surrounding Biden’s reelection bid continues to unfold, many are left wondering what the future holds for the Democratic party. Will they be able to find a way to win back the White House, or will they be doomed to another four years in the wilderness?