At least a half-dozen lawmakers are preparing to go public against the president if he has another self-dubbed 'bad night,' according to six people familiar with discussions.
Democratic lawmakers are making contingency plans in case Joe Biden tanks his highly anticipated solo press conference later Thursday, with at least a half-dozen lawmakers preparing to go public against the president, according to six people familiar with discussions. Three of those lawmakers’ offices have already drafted statements, according to two people who have been briefed on conversations.
Pelosi and Jeffries huddled on the House floor for an extended period of time Thursday morning, according to one lawmaker who witnessed the exchange. Regardless, all Democrats agree on one thing: The party is running out of time to come up with a strategy to help them defeat Trump and take back the House in November. “ is part of the bigger picture of whether he’s able to be unscripted and answer questions,” said Rep. Brittany Pettersen , who has not definitively backed Biden.
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