During a recent private meeting with donors, Representative Adam B. Schiff, a California Democrat running for Senate, expressed concerns about the future of the Democratic Party if President Biden remains as the party’s nominee. Schiff warned that if Biden were to continue as the top candidate, the party could face significant losses in the upcoming elections.
According to sources present at the meeting, Schiff stated that Biden’s candidacy might result in overwhelming defeats for Democrats in November. He suggested that not only could Biden lose to former President Donald J. Trump, but he could also negatively impact other Democratic candidates, potentially leading to the loss of Senate control and hindering the party’s chances of regaining the House.
“I think if he is our nominee, I think we lose,” Schiff reportedly said during the meeting, emphasizing the potential consequences of Biden remaining in the race. The concerns raised by Schiff reflect the broader unease within the Democratic Party regarding the implications of Biden’s candidacy on down-ballot races.
The meeting took place in East Hampton, N.Y., shortly before an incident involving Mr. Trump on Saturday. Despite the internal discussions, public calls for Biden to step aside have decreased since the recent events, giving Biden an opportunity to address the dissent and reaffirm his commitment to staying in the race.
To address the ongoing debate within the party, the Democratic National Committee is reportedly planning to officially nominate Biden as the party’s candidate earlier than initially scheduled. This move aims to unify Democrats and solidify their support for Biden in the lead-up to the upcoming elections.
