Defiant Biden Rallies Democratic Governors During Candid Meeting
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Leading Democratic governors offered some of the strongest words of support yet for President Joe Biden and his bid for reelection after a crisis meeting at the White House, which was said to have included an admission from the 81-year-old that he will have to work a reduced schedule to avoid fatigue.
The Roosevelt Room gathering included more than 20 governors, with approximately half attending in person and the others participating virtually. It unfolded as anxiety mounted over Biden’s attempt to beat former President Donald Trump in November with polls showing he’s losing ground to his Republican opponent after a disastrous debate performance last week. Some donors and members of Congress are becoming increasingly vocal in calling for him to step down from the ticket, with some of the Governors in attendance touted as possible replacements.