Even with approval ratings in the 40s and concerns about his age, House Democrats agreed at their annual retreat: They back President Biden for another term. “Democrats are united. Let’s just start there. We’re united,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood.
“Folks are going to understand what you’ve done, and we’re going to make sure of it,” Biden said during hisHe was greeted in Baltimore with a standing ovation, and after the reporters and TV cameras were ushered out, Biden visited with his House allies for more than an hour, discussing issues like climate change, the economy, the war in Ukraine and theBecause they staved off a red wave in 2022, Democrats in the House need to flip a net of only five seats to take back the majority in 2024.
“In those 18 districts that are held by Biden Republicans, he’s the best in terms of his message and how he approaches this,” Kuster said. “And the coalition that he built in 2020 [is] coming back even stronger in 2024.” “Well, I think he will win. I think he’s our strongest candidate. I think if you look at the body of work that we have been able to accomplish over the last few years, I think it demonstrates to the American public exactly what his values are,” Aguilar replied.
Jayapal said the Congressional Progressive Caucus she chairs has formed a strong bond with Biden and his team during the past several years and has influenced several pieces of Biden’s inflation reduction law. She will soon sit down with Biden’s new chief of staff, Jeff Zients, she said.
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