By Michael Rodriguez
Boston University News Service
Exactly two weeks after the first presidential debate of 2024, President Joe Biden’s capability to fulfill a second term and remain on the ticket as the democratic nominee come November is still coming into question amongst voters and members of his cabinet.
Following the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) meeting on Capitol Hill on July 11, many Democratic senators have declined to comment, including Senator Tim Kaine. Kaine had nothing to add to the ongoing conversations about Biden this week. “I have to say nothing since I wasn’t there,” said Kaine.
Some members of the Democratic Party had minimal insight to offer, such as when Senator Jack Walsh only had three words about the meeting amongst Democratic senators: “It was quick.”
Other members ensured that their decision had been made and Thursday’s meeting had no effect on their support for Biden’s campaign.
“I didn’t change my position of supporting the president from when I went into the meeting,” said one party member.
Senator Tom Carper echoed blank’s sentiments, relaying that his opinion of the democratic presidential nominee remains the same.
“I’ve been with President Biden for 50 years,” said Senator Carper. “We’ve got a great story to tell. He just needs to be out across the country telling it.”
Certain members of the Democratic Party insist that the campaigning Biden is currently allaying the concerns that are being brought forth by American. Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that Biden’s leading objective remains the same as it was in 2020.
“Showing what a dire, existential threat Donald Trump is to American democracy and to the interests of so many Americans,” said Blumenthal.
Senator Bernie Sanders explained even further why he is confident Biden is the clear choice for the presidential seat come November.
“Majority of American people are saying that women, not the government, have the right to control their own bodies,” said Sanders.
The Vermont senator continued to advocate for the 2024 democratic nominee stating that “the American people understand that climate change is in fact real and a threat to our kids and future generations,” Sanders said. “It’s not a hoax coming from China, which is what Trump’s view is. So I think the choice is clear.”
