Wrapping up now, all eyes are on the upcoming Democratic
National Convention in Chicago.
You are taking a live look at the city right
now.
President Biden in isolation for COVID tonight in Delaware.
While behind the scenes, 2 senior House Democrats tell CBS
News they believe Biden could leave the race in three
to five days.
Now, local Democratic leaders are weighing in on the current
divide.
CBS 12's Lulu Ortiz joins us in Delray Beach with
what they're telling her tonight.
Local Democratic candidates running for office here in Palm Beach
County took a break from campaigning here at the Civic
Center tonight to share their overall sense of what's happening
within their party as President Biden faces turmoil over his
future this week.
Those in the political world have seen a sign of
unity during this week's Republican National Convention, as many stood
in support of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump days after
his assassination attempt.
A stark contrast on the other side of the aisle,
A growing number of Democratic leaders all across the country
have publicly shared their uncertainty that President Biden is the
right choice to take on Trump this November.
But few local Democrats disagree with this.
Absolutely 100% behind President Biden.
Without a shadow of a doubt as a Democrat, I
know there is a growing number of people who are
supporting the president to or trying to get the president
to step down.
As Democrats, we have the opportunity to continue to remain
positive and optimistic.
Pressure on Biden had been building in the days following
his debate performance.
If but these leaders remain optimistic, they believe the president
will bounce back and look forward to what he has
to say at the Democratic National Convention next month.
More Democrats are actually getting out to knock on doors
to make phone calls.
They are so worried about this upcoming election.
It's kind of spurred a little fire under their feet.
And so I do like the excitement that is rolling
behind the party right now.
I can't wait for the Democrats to do it on
a national level.
I think it's going to happen and I am super
confident we're going to prevail in November.
Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Sachs, a Democrat, has been
a long time supporter of Biden and his policies and
has this to say to voters this election season.
It is a party that matters because it's a party
of the people, not of a political candidate.
I think that it's not the age of the person,
but it could be the changing times.
We need to grow our our younger generation into becoming
politically active and becoming part of our movement towards changing
our country in Delray Beach.
Lulu Ortiz, CBS 12 News.