Democratic leaders met with Biden in private to discuss concerns about his candidacy.

Democrats are currently in a state of frenzy as they navigate concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. Top House and Senate Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have privately met with President Biden to express worries that his candidacy could jeopardize their chances of maintaining control of Congress.

During these one-on-one meetings, Schumer and Jeffries raised the alarm about Biden’s declining poll numbers and the potential negative impact it may have on Democratic lawmakers. Nancy Pelosi, a former longtime House Speaker, also reportedly discussed with Biden the polling data indicating his unfavorable position against Trump and its implications for Democrats’ prospects in the House.

As the pressure mounts, a senior Democratic advisor to Biden revealed that the president has shifted from a defensive stance to a more receptive attitude towards considering stepping aside. Biden’s lackluster debate performance against Trump further fueled concerns about his mental acuity, leading some Democrats to advocate for him to withdraw from the race.

Despite calls from at least 20 Democratic lawmakers for Biden to bow out, the president’s campaign spokesperson, Kevin Munoz, maintains that Biden is committed to securing victory in the November election. Munoz emphasized that Biden remains the Democratic nominee and is resolute in his determination to win the race.

While White House spokesperson Andrew Bates dismissed the notion that Biden’s meetings with Schumer and Jeffries signified a change in strategy, Democrats continue to grapple with internal discord over the nomination process. The Democratic National Convention’s plan to conduct a “virtual roll call” to officially nominate Biden has sparked controversy among elected officials who view it as a move to quash debates surrounding Biden’s candidacy.

Amidst the uncertainty and tensions within the Democratic party, the focus remains on Biden’s ability to secure victory against Trump and rally support from his party members. With the election drawing closer, Democrats are faced with critical decisions that will shape the outcome of the race and determine the future of their political landscape.