The passage of time in political meetings can indicate the significance of discussions and decisions. Lawmakers leaving early may suggest a lack of progress or discomfort with the topics being addressed.
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