President Biden met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) via virtual call on Monday night in an effort to shore up his base of support. Reports said Biden thanked them for their reliable support and pledged mutual loyalty.
“You have my back, and I will continue to stand with you,” Biden told CBC members on the call, two sources told The Washington Post.
The Post reported that multiple sources claimed that a public statement endorsing Biden was due to be released by CBC.
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President Biden walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, after returning from a trip to Pennsylvania. (AP/Susan Walsh)
The caucus’ endorsement would be a crucial victory for Biden in his battle against a faction within his party that is trying to oust him from his reelection campaign.
The 81-year-old leader’s dismal performance in a debate two weeks ago stoked concerns among fellow Democrats that he might not be able to beat the former president. President Trump In November.
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President Biden (left) listens to Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) (center), leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, speak during a campaign event at a South Side restaurant in Philadelphia. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Democratic Reps. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) and Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) have all publicly called on Biden to resign.
Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida praised Biden for his victory during Monday’s meeting and explicitly supported Biden’s decision to remain in the race immediately after the meeting.
“President Biden’s call tonight with the Congressional Black Caucus demonstrated his unwavering commitment to our nation’s future and his commitment to this fight,” Wilson said after the meeting.
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President Biden spoke at a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
“He is committed to fighting for the soul of our country and the economic advancement of black people, and he has consistently stood for my community, so I will be supporting him for another four years.”
Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
