Vulnerable House Dems Face Reelection Dilemma: Distance from Biden or White House Visits

More than a dozen vulnerable House Democrats seeking re-election in tough races have made numerous visits to the White House over the past three and a half years, raising questions about their stance on President Biden's fitness for office and the implications for their campaigns.

Over a dozen House Democrats facing challenging reelection battles this year have frequented the White House more than 130 times collectively since 2021, according to White House visitor logs reviewed by Fox News Digital. The visits, ranging from February 2021 to March 2024, raise questions about the lawmakers' relationship with President Biden, whose mental acuity and age have been under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election.

Vulnerable House Dems Face Reelection Dilemma: Distance from Biden or White House Visits

The 16 Democratic lawmakers made a combined 133 visits to the White House, with Biden present for approximately 75% of the meetings or gatherings during each visit. The vulnerable Democrats include Reps. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut, Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, Emilia Sykes of Ohio, and Mary Peltola of Alaska, among others.

Despite expressing concerns about Biden's agenda in recent months, Peltola has visited the White House a dozen times and defended Biden's mental state. However, she has also faced criticism from Republican challengers for refusing to take a stand against the administration's policies.

Vulnerable House Dems Face Reelection Dilemma: Distance from Biden or White House Visits

Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota, who has also visited the White House several times, has called for Biden to "step aside for the next generation of leadership" in 2024. Her comments underscore the growing divide within the Democratic Party over Biden's potential reelection bid.

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, another vulnerable Democrat, has also distanced himself from Biden, saying he does not plan to vote for him and predicting that Trump will win the election.

Vulnerable House Dems Face Reelection Dilemma: Distance from Biden or White House Visits

Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, who has also visited the White House multiple times, has expressed concerns about Biden's electability.

Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina has also raised concerns about Biden's electability, saying that "if Biden is going to stay in, he needs to step up."

Vulnerable House Dems Face Reelection Dilemma: Distance from Biden or White House Visits

Other Democrats who have visited the White House, such as Rep. Jahana Hayes, have remained silent on the concerns raised by party members. The NRCC has accused Hayes of "locking herself in her bunker" and avoiding the question of Biden's fitness for office.

Biden has faced repeated calls from within his own party and the media to reconsider running for reelection in 2024. The situation has plunged the party into crisis, driving a wedge between Biden loyalists and elected officials in swing districts.

Vulnerable House Dems Face Reelection Dilemma: Distance from Biden or White House Visits

Biden's campaign aides have attempted damage control with major donors, while the White House remains adamant that he is the best candidate to lead the party against Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee.