Virginia Legislative Black Caucus reaffirms support for Biden

The statement comes at a time when some Democrats, including reportedly U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, are calling for Biden to give up his spot on the ticket in November's general election, following a performance generally considered subpar in a recent presidential debate.

"As a Caucus whose focus is on the good of the commonwealth and nine million Virginians, our decision to support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is based solely on shared policy positions, which will continue to grow our economy and build a country with viable futures for our youth," caucus members wrote in their statement. "As policy makers, we need support and allies at every level to truly deliver for constituents across the country. This administration has ushered in historic economic and job growth, record unemployment, and long overdue investments in healthcare coverage and our infrastructure."

Members of the caucus wrote that Biden and Harris "have demonstrated their values" and have "fought for and won policies that protect real, working class people from exploitative corporate interests in the pharmaceutical industry, overwhelming student debt, and the threats our changing climate brings.

"This administration has proven that they care for the millions of Virginians who voted them into office. The person who we elevate to lead us as a nation must have respect for the democratic process that empowers them to make decisions for the good of the people. The only candidate we trust with this responsibility is Joe Biden. The choice is between two visions. A second Trump presidency would set us back a generation. We have full faith that a second Biden presidency would keep us moving forward."