President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to his 2024 campaign in a letter to Congressional Democrats on Monday, addressing the party amidst growing calls for him to withdraw. The letter was a firm rebuke to those Democratic lawmakers who had recently urged Biden to step aside following a notably poor debate performance against former President Trump.
In his letter, Biden emphasized the importance of unity within the party, urging Democrats to “move forward as a unified party” to defeat Trump. “This morning, I sent a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I shared my thoughts about this moment in our campaign. It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump,” Biden wrote. His message was clear: he has no intention of stepping aside, and he called for an end to the internal party drama.
This morning, I sent a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I shared my thoughts about this moment in our campaign.
It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ABtAaJrr0n
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 8, 2024
This letter was a response to reports of mounting pressure from within his party. Over the weekend, there were several reports that high-ranking Democrats privately called for Biden to drop out of the race. The pressure intensified when Hollywood director and major Democratic Party donor Rob Reiner publicly urged Biden to withdraw. Reiner’s post on social media was blunt and urgent: “It’s time to stop f—ing around. If the Convicted Felon wins, we lose our Democracy. Joe Biden has effectively served US with honor, decency, and dignity. It’s time for Joe Biden to step down.”
Reiner, known for his work on “When Harry Met Sally” and other major films, has been a longtime supporter and donor to the Democratic Party. He has previously praised Biden as a “decent law-abiding person” and characterized Trump as a “pathologically lying criminal.” His recent comments came just after he hosted a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, further highlighting the internal debate within the party.
It’s time to stop fucking around. If the Convicted Felon wins, we lose our Democracy. Joe Biden has effectively served US with honor, decency, and dignity. It’s time for Joe Biden to step down.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) July 7, 2024
So we are using the word reports for a reason because crazy leaks are going on from factions inside the Democratic Party that make it really hard to decipher what’s going on.
For example there was a story that took place over the July 4th weekend about Rep. Ted Lieu that he denied.
The below is a super cool picture.
However the story is completely wrong. I never spoke at the House Democrats’ Rankers meeting today. Not a single word.
Don’t believe everything you read on social media. https://t.co/HFsnMgSNft
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 7, 2024
However, the reporter from Politico doubled down.
Multiple sources tell @jenhab & me that this is true – Lieu never spoke on the call. https://t.co/er7JwHEtw7
— Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) July 7, 2024
There is a lot of chaos going on.
The concerns about Biden’s candidacy have been growing, particularly after his performance in the recent debate, where he appeared visibly confused at times and struggled to complete his sentences. This performance has led to reports there is widespread concern among Democrats about his ability to govern for another four years and his chances of defeating Trump in the upcoming election.
The debate fiasco and subsequent calls for Biden to withdraw have caused significant turmoil within the Democratic Party. High-profile supporters, media outlets, and party members have increasingly questioned Biden’s viability as a candidate. Despite these concerns, Biden’s letter makes it clear that he intends to continue his campaign, calling for unity and an end to the internal disputes that threaten to derail their efforts to defeat Trump.
