Internet says 'Biden is a sinking ship' as Democrats leave meeting without consensus on his candidacy

WASHINGTON, DC: House Democrats were reportedly divided over President Joe Biden's reelection campaign after a closed-door meeting at Democratic National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, July 9.

Many lawmakers avoided the press while leaving the meeting with several declining to comment on the proceedings.

Seth Moulton said his concerns were 'respectfully heard'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries avoided reporters by departing through an alternate entrance, Fox News reported. 

While talking to some democrats, most of who have urged Biden publically to step down, the publication noted that the consensus seems to have not been built yet as Biden has insisted on continuing the race.

Biden's candidacy was addressed by some members during the meeting, but no clear consensus emerged on how to move forward, it noted.

Representative Seth Moulton, D-Mass, who has asked Biden to step aside, shared his rationale for going public with his concerns.

"I explained how I came to the decision to go public with my concerns," Moulton told the station.

"I think that we… either pass the baton to the vice president or have some sort of makeup primary," he added.

"It'll show the American public that we're energetic. We're willing to change. We're listening and responding to the people's concerns," he further noted, adding that he was "respectfully heard."

'Nobody booed or cheered' at Democratic National Committee meeting 

Representative Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo, appreciated the respectful nature of the discussion.

"People were respectful, nobody booed or cheered, it was a serious conversation that I appreciate we’re able to have in a closed-door meeting," Pettersen said.

Representative Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, the first House Democrat to come out against Biden, also spoke during the meeting.

Doggett mentioned the support he received from his district to reporters. 

"I've had a tremendous outpouring of support in my district for the position I’ve taken. So many people saying, ‘Thank you for voicing this,’" he said.

Other lawmakers were, however, more reserved. Representative Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore, declined to discuss the matter in the media, stating, "I don't do this in the media. It's not helpful."

Representative Greg Landsman says 'president has got a lot of work to convince people he's fit for candidacy'

There were more House Democrats who either declined to comment or did not respond when approached by the press and the station. 

Representative Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, who has expressed concerns about Biden, said the president has "got a lot of work" to convince people he's fit for candidacy.

After hearing all the lawmakers, the station noted that there was "no consensus" from House Democratic leaders on the next steps.

"It was not about consensus... it was listening to discussions," said Representative Lou Correa, D-Calif, who supports Biden.

Representative Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo, said, "We're still having discussions. But if Joe Biden doesn't step aside, people will be united in support of the president."

Internet reacts to the closed-door meeting of Democrats and its outcome

Online reactions to the news were varied and intense. One user on X wrote, "Difficult to unite."

Another commented, "Biden is a sinking ship. Nobody wants to back him now that things are getting exposed. The Biden crime family will go down."

Another user suggested, "Biden cat leave now," and yet another predicted, "25th Amendment incoming."

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