The Democratic leaders, in separate meetings last week, suggested President Biden’s candidacy could damage the party’s hopes of controlling the House and Senate.
By Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer, The Washington PostSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, arrive to speak to members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.
according to four people briefed on the meetings who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the private talks. Rep. Adam Schiff , the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in California and a close ally of former House speaker Nancy Pelosi , on Wednesdayto leave the race. Adding to the president’s challenges, he was diagnosed with covid-19 on Wednesday, forcing him to curtail his campaign schedule.
- a sentiment Schumer expressed to Biden in their meeting. “Leader Schumer conveyed the views of his caucus,” said an aide to the senator who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting. Biden has in recent days launched an energetic, sometimes combative, effort to hear out the concerns of fellow Democrats, meeting virtually with five groups of House lawmakers. He has also spoken privately with party leaders, including Pelosi and Rep. James E. Clyburn .
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