Connecticut’s delegation is grappling with the question of whether President Joe Biden should continue seeking office amidst concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump. While most members of the delegation have publicly supported Biden, some have privately expressed reservations. They believe Biden’s poor debate performance should not overshadow his character and policies and emphasize the importance of beating Trump. The delegation has emphasized the need for unity and for Biden to make his case to voters, with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal stating that Biden should aggressively communicate what’s at stake in the election. While some Democrats in the U.S. Senate still have concerns, key progressives and lawmakers in the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus have expressed support for Biden. Governor Ned Lamont has urged Biden to assure voters of his capabilities and not play defense for the next four months. U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has reiterated her support for the Biden administration’s agenda. The delegation has historically been a reliable base of support for Biden, with Lamont and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy serving as campaign surrogates. As Democrats navigate internal divisions over Biden’s candidacy, they are focused on preventing Trump from winning another term, with U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney emphasizing the need for the most pragmatic and effective path to achieving that goal. Ultimately, Connecticut Democrats are advocating for unity and continued support for Biden as he faces challenges in his reelection bid.
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Limited backing for Biden among Connecticut’s congressional representatives
