Democrats face pressure of revealing if they back Biden as Congress reconvenes
by Robert Tait and Chris Stein in Washington from on (#6P232)
Senate and House back in session for first time since debate, giving those who want him to quit a chance to rally support
Joe Biden told Democrats questioning his leadership to challenge me at the convention" and sent a combative letter to Congress defending his embattled candidacy on Monday as Washington braced for what may be one of the most politically significant weeks in recent memory.
The US president went on a redoubled counter-offensive as Congress prepared to reconvene after a two-week break, with leading Democratic lawmakers facing the urge or obligation to reveal openly if they plan to stick with him as their nominee for re-election.
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