Democratic lawmakers whose political positions are in jeopardy have issued a desperate plea for help from President Joe Biden as they seek to remain in voters’ good graces. Breitbart News reports that: “Eleven vulnerable House Democrats on Thursday begged President Biden for more pandemic relief funds to galvanize midterm constituents.”

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With Republicans clearly leading Democrats in nationwide midterm polling, threatened Democrats have requested the Biden administration to deliver more cash to businesses within their districts. It is unknown if these businesses have politically allied themselves with lawmakers, who are likely desperate to scrounge reelection campaign funds.

The lawmakers sent a letter to Biden detailing the issues their constituents are facing. “For restaurants, live event venues, travel companies, gyms, and other small businesses centered on in-person gatherings, the massive increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two months has led to a large decline in consumer demand,” they wrote.

“As Members with strongly bipartisan districts,” the lawmakers continued, “we made commitments to our constituents to provide the relief that our communities needed and we intend to keep those promises.”

Among the lawmakers who signed the letter were Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Cindy Axne (D-IA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Sharice Davids (D-KA), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Susie Lee (D-NV), Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Susan Wild (D-PA).

Despite needing Biden’s assistance, many Democrats have distanced themselves from him because of his atrocious approval ratings. They have also taken other measures to turn the tide. In more and more states, Democratic governors are lifting unpopular mask mandates in public and schools. They seem to have realized the country is headed for a post-COVID society, and that forcing people to wear masks at this juncture is about as smart as allowing Dr. Fauci to babysit your pet beagle.

However, even if the president opens the purse strings, it is unlikely to do much to improve the Democrats’ chances for success in the upcoming midterm elections. Unfortunately for them, there are simply too many issues on which they are vulnerable, and Republicans are taking full advantage of this. GOP lawmakers and conservative media are constantly highlighting the fact that Democrats in Congress have gotten very little done. President Biden’s horrific approval ratings also provide some compelling fodder. The left’s failure to address crime in a meaningful way has become a source of concern as well.

At this point, Democrats are being forced to employ a “throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks” strategy, so these types of moves are to be expected. The question is: Can they turn things around? Or are their fates sealed?