The media has been in a frenzy for more than a week, trying to perpetuate the crisis over Biden’s presidential candidacy, but Democrats are fighting back and tamping down the media hysteria.
President Biden’s letter to congressional Democrats telling them he’s not going anywhere set the tone:
This morning, I wrote a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I share my thoughts on this moment in the campaign.
Now is the time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ABtAaJrr0n
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 8, 2024
Biden also challenged the party elite trying to overthrow him on “Morning Joe”:
Again, I’m here for two reasons, friends. One is to rebuild the economy for a hard-working middle class so everyone has opportunity. This is a direct shot. Everyone has a fair chance. First second. Remember all the talk about how I didn’t have black support. Come on, give me a break. Come with me, look, look. I’m very frustrated with the elites. Now, I’m not talking about you, I’m talking about the party elites, who know a lot better than I do. But I don’t think I should be running against these people. Let them fight me. Come on, declare yourself president-elect. Challenge me at the convention.
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Biden lashes out at Democratic elites #morningjoe , “I’m frustrated with the elites – the elites within the party, oh, they know better. Anyone who thinks I shouldn’t run, come against me. Announce a run for president, challenge me in the presidential election.” custom. ” pic.twitter.com/QwcdXWyWOp
— Sarah Rhys-Jones (@PoliticusSarah) July 8, 2024
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., told Democrats there was no time to be anxious and it was time to get back to fighting Trump:
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., told her fellow Democrats that “we don’t have time to sit around and feel sick to our stomachs” as we restart our efforts to win elections. pic.twitter.com/XldbTdg2BD
— Sarah Rhys-Jones (@PoliticusSarah) July 8, 2024
There is an election to be won. Every second that Democrats spend focusing on something other than their opponents helps Donald Trump. Starting this morning, those within the party and media seeking to remove President Biden have been met with a coordinated pushback.
Joe Biden is not going anywhere. The more Democrats speak up for Biden, the faster the air will drain from the media balloon and they will have to move on to other things.
Awards and Professional Memberships
Member of Society of Professional Journalists and American Political Science Association
