'Squad' members throw Biden lifeline as prominent progressives back president in reelection fight

Progressive Democrats, such as Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have thrown their support behind President Joe Biden to remain at the top of their party’s ticket, while others have stayed silent.

Some members of the “Squad,” a group of young progressive House Democrats, have come out in support of Biden as numerous Democrats call for him to step down. Biden has spent the last week or so fending off calls from those concerned about his mental acuity and electability following his lackluster debate performance.