Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D), while insisting Biden’s team won’t step down, called on Biden to “carefully evaluate” his candidacy amid lingering concerns about whether he can win the election.
in statementIn an article obtained by NBC News, Healey said Biden saved our democracy by winning the 2020 election, calling it “the most important election of our lifetimes.”
Governor Healey was one of several Democratic governors who met with the president on Wednesday night to discuss the party’s future after his lackluster performance at the debate a week ago sparked panic across the country.
Several Governors Published statement Biden has vowed to support his candidacy. Healey’s statement was less clear.
“The best path forward at this point is a decision for the president to make, and I urge him over the next few days to listen to the American people and carefully evaluate whether he remains our best hope of defeating Donald Trump,” Healey said.
The Massachusetts governor said whatever Biden chooses, he is determined to “do everything in our power to defeat Donald Trump.”
Healey’s colleague, Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), on Wednesday became the third House Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the race.
Healey’s comments contrast with those of other governors. meeting And she suggested she was the first Democratic governor to suggest he should consider stepping down and giving someone else a chance to defeat former President Trump.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said those in the room “stand behind him” and “we support him.” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) echoed her colleague’s comments online, saying Biden is “our candidate. He’s fighting to win and I support him.”
In a meeting, The New York TimesBiden told governors they needed to sleep more and work fewer hours, including not holding meetings or events after 8 p.m.
Biden’s debate performance has raised widespread concerns among Democrats not only about whether he can beat Trump in the polls this fall, but also about whether the 81-year-old Biden is capable of serving another term as president.
