Top Democratic congressmen and lawmakers openly debate whether President Biden should continue his re-election campaign amidst calls for him to step down. Internal discussions within the Democratic party highlight a significant number of Democrats urging Biden to withdraw from the race.
For the past three days, President Biden has fought to save his re-election campaign, as panicked congressional Democrats returned to Washington and openly debated whether to call on him to step aside.
In this episode, Times reporters in Washington go inside the 72 hours that could make or break Mr. Biden’s nomination.
Guest:
- Representative Adam Smith, of the 9th Congressional District in Washington
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