As did Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), who told local outlet KATU, “The truth I think, is that Biden is going to lose to Trump.”
“I know that’s difficult, but I think the damage has been done by that debate,” she added, stopping short of calling on Biden to drop out of the race.
On Wednesday, Biden is set to convene with Democratic state governors to deliberate on his 2024 strategy and review his debate performance against Trump.
The White House also suggested that there were plans for meetings between Biden and congressional leaders.
