President Biden’s Efforts to Maintain Support Amid Criticism

Biden’s Efforts to Maintain Support

President Biden is working on multiple fronts to secure support, including from wavering Democratic lawmakers and donors. He has been actively defending his position against calls to step aside, engaging with various stakeholders in the past 24 hours.

Making Them Wait

Despite facing pressure, President Biden remains steadfast in his resolve. He recently addressed Democratic lawmakers, the media, and prominent fund-raisers. However, an attempt to appease his major donors through a hastily arranged call faced a setback as it commenced more than 30 minutes behind schedule.

While the Biden campaign prioritizes small-dollar fundraising over corporate contributions, some financial backers are growing concerned about the campaign’s direction. President Biden’s portrayal of donors as a problem overlooks the genuine challenges his campaign is facing, as reported by DealBook’s Lauren Hirsch.

Biden’s Response to Elite Critics

Following a weekend of campaigning in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, President Biden penned a defiant letter to congressional Democrats, reaffirming his commitment to remain in the race. In a call with MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” he criticized big-ticket donors who have urged him to withdraw, emphasizing his frustration with the party’s elite members and their opinions.

Making Donors Wait

Dozens of major donors were invited to join a call with President Biden, with short notice given just 24 minutes before the scheduled time. However, the call started late, causing inconvenience to participants who had adjusted their schedules. One participant expressed disappointment, stating, “We all canceled meetings to fit this in. So disrespectful,” in a text to DealBook.