Biden Meets With Democratic Govs, Lawmakers Amid Debate Fallout

President Joe Biden has revealed he is set to hold meetings with Democratic congressional leaders and governors amid widespread concerns over his debate performance. 

Biden's information was contained in a statement by the White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean- Pierre.

The statement said: “President Biden is going to take some time and talk to those members and Democratic governors on Wednesday (today).

When asked by reporters why Biden didn’t call Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) following the debate, Jean-Pierre said the President planned on speaking with them this week. 

Jean-Pierre also added that senior staff members and the campaign team had been in touch with lawmakers “regularly.” 

Recall that the Democratic governors held a meeting on Monday without Biden in attendance.

A national Democratic official familiar with the meeting said it was organized by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D), who is chair of the Democratic Governors Association. 

Additionally, the call only consisted of governors, and the Biden-Harris team was aware it took place. 

“Democratic governors are some of the President and Vice President’s most proactive and vocal supporters because they’ve seen how the Biden-Harris administration’s accomplishments are directly benefiting their residents,” the official said. 

“The Biden/Harris team is in constant communication with the governors and their teams, including about yesterday’s meeting.”

Publicly, Democratic governors have put on a united front for Biden, acknowledging that he had a bad debate but emphasizing the importance of choosing him over former President Trump. 

The developments come amid continued fallout from both sides of the aisle after the President’s debate performance. 

On Tuesday, Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first House Democrat to call on Biden to step down from the democratic ticket.