Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is urging vulnerable Democrats to break with President Biden if they need to to win reelection.
In an interview with CNNVeasey said vulnerable Democrats need to “do whatever it takes” to win re-election, even if that means distancing themselves from Biden.
“My concerns are the concerns that everyone has,” Veasey said. “What I said this morning and what I’ve expressed to my colleagues, especially the front-line members, is that I think they need to do whatever it takes to get back and get re-elected, and if they need to, you know, distance themselves, so that’s what they need to do.
Seven House Democrats have publicly called on Biden to suspend his re-election campaign following a poor debate performance against former President Trump last month.
Veasey is the first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to show dwindling support for the president among a critical demographic.
The majority of the caucus has remained ardent supporters of the president until now.
The group met virtually with Biden on Monday at the invitation of Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), the caucus chairman.
Senior caucus leaders, from Horsford to former chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), have repeatedly declared their support for Biden and Vice President Harris.
The support of CBC members is crucial if Biden hopes to win the support of black voters in November. The coalition was instrumental in sending him to the White House in 2020.
This year, both he and former President Trump hope to win support among black voters.
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