Greenberg says Louisville, Biden agendas align following call with the president

Following a virtual meeting with Joe Biden and a group of Democratic mayors, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said he supports the sitting president and plans to vote for his reelection.

The Tuesday night conversation focused on Biden's "accomplishments during his first term" and "bold agenda" for a second one, focused specifically on what it would look like for cities, said Greenberg.

"Their agenda is the same as our agenda here in Louisville," he said.

Greenberg emphasized "community policing," improving gun safety, creating jobs, increasing affordable housing, expanding childhood learning with federal support and "protecting women's reproductive freedoms" as examples of where Louisville and Biden's agendas align.

Biden has recently worked to rally support from Democratic party leaders following the June 27 presidential debate against Donald Trump, which left Democratic donors and activists unsure about his reelection and some calling for Biden to drop out of the race.

During the Tuesday call, Greenberg said Biden acknowledged the debate was a "bad night" for him.

"There's no question about that," Greenberg said. "President Biden does not contest that, but he is committed to moving forward."

When asked if he believes Biden should drop out, Greenberg reiterated: "I support President Biden."

He added there would be a "clear difference" between the administrations of Biden and Trump.

The president also met with 24 Democratic governors last week at the White House, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who some have floated as a possible vice presidential or presidential nominee.

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