Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has confirmed he’s backing embattled President Joe Biden as the Democrats’ 2024 presidential nominee as questions about Biden’s fitness continue to dog Democrats.
Schumer told reporters on Tuesday that he’s “with Joe,” responding to a question about a potentially contested convention for Democrats.
“As I’ve said before, I’m with Joe,” the majority leader said.
This follows Schumer’s statement to the New York Post on Monday evening; spokesman Angelo Roefaro told the paper, “He’s for Joe.”
Despite Schumer’s support, at least seven House Democrats have called on Biden to step aside as the nominee. The latest Democrat to come out against the president is Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey.
“I am asking that (Biden) declare that he won’t run for reelection and will help lead us through a process toward a new…
