Biden to meet Democratic governors to assuage fears after debate performance

President blames global travel for lacklustre debate as 25 House members reportedly prepare to call for him to step down

Joe Biden will meet with Democratic governors on Wednesday as the president faces increasingly concerning polls and growing calls to withdraw his candidacy, including from a congressional Democrat.

Biden will talk with governors and Capitol Hill leaders this week, officials said on Tuesday, to reassure them of his competence and address escalating discontent among party leaders after last week's calamitous debate performance against Donald Trump.