Blumenthal becomes more worried after meeting with Biden advisers

As the November election approaches, concerns about President Biden’s candidacy have been raised by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. Following a meeting with Biden’s top campaign advisers, Blumenthal expressed that some of his concerns have been “deepened” and emphasized the need for more analytics and data showing a clear path to victory.

The meeting, held at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), included senior Biden advisers Mike Donilon and Steve Ricchetti, as well as campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon. Blumenthal stated that while some of his concerns have been allayed, others remain, underscoring the importance of Biden’s upcoming solo press conference as a potential turning point for his candidacy.

President Biden’s solo press conference following the conclusion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit will be a critical moment, according to Blumenthal. He stressed that Biden must continue to address the concerns of the American people by engaging in press conferences and interviews regularly.

Despite his ongoing concerns, Blumenthal affirmed his support for Biden as the Democratic nominee, highlighting the importance of Biden taking the lead in revitalizing his campaign. He made it clear that the responsibility for this effort lies with Biden himself and cannot be delegated to his advisers or staff.

Meanwhile, Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., made waves by becoming the first Democratic senator to call on Biden to drop out of the race. Welch, who attended the meeting with Biden’s advisers, reiterated his position on Biden’s candidacy and expressed that he remains unchanged in his stance.

In addition to Blumenthal and Welch, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., chimed in, emphasizing the need for the Biden campaign to be stronger and more proactive in both defending their record and outlining a clear agenda for the future, particularly to address the needs of the working class in the country.

As the election season heats up, the feedback from key Democratic figures like Blumenthal, Welch, and Sanders underscores the challenges facing President Biden’s campaign and the urgent need for strategic adjustments to secure victory in November.