Democratic Party governors met with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday to address tensions within the party following his underwhelming debate performance 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.
The gathering took place behind closed doors at a hotel in Washington D.C., where they discussed various topics related to their party’s policies and strategies.
In addition to discussing Biden’s performance in recent debates, governors also talked about ways they could work together to help him win re-election next year.
With many key battleground states up for grabs in 2022, governors saw this meeting as a chance to share their insights and experiences with each other.
They also had an opportunity to voice their concerns about certain issues that are important to them and how they can be addressed on a national level.
Overall, it was clear that despite some differences within the party leadership on certain issues, there is still strong support for President Biden among Democrats across different states.
