Democratic lawmakers want Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race.
Amidst the political turmoil and uncertainty that has gripped the nation, a growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers is calling on President Joe Biden to step aside from his reelection bid. The concerns of these lawmakers mainly revolve around Biden’s mental acuity and his ability to defeat Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. This pressure has escalated to the point where more than 30 Democratic lawmakers have publicly urged the president to withdraw from the race, representing over 10% of all congressional Democrats.
Following his lackluster performance in the presidential debate last month, Democrats have been increasingly alarmed about Biden’s fitness to lead the country. Post-debate polls showing him trailing behind Trump have only added fuel to their fears. The looming possibility of a weakening Biden ticket negatively impacting other Democratic races and potentially tilting the balance of power in Congress towards the Republicans has further fueled the urgency for Biden to reconsider his reelection bid.
Despite mounting pressure from within his party, Joe Biden has remained steadfast in his commitment to continue running for reelection. While he asserts that he is still the best candidate to defeat Trump, the calls for him to bow out have continued to grow louder. With the Democratic National Convention looming on the horizon, where delegates will officially nominate the party’s candidate, the clock is ticking for Democrats to reach a consensus on how to move forward.
Below is a list of Democratic lawmakers who have called on President Biden to step aside and pave the way for a new generation of leaders, as many have advocated:
Senators:
1. Peter Welch of Vermont was the first senator to urge Biden to reconsider his reelection campaign, emphasizing that he believes Biden is not the best candidate to lead the country forward and defeat Trump.
2. Jon Tester of Montana expressed his belief that President Biden should not seek re-election due to concerns about his ability to win against the Republican nominee and the impact on the Senate race.
3. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico highlighted the existential threat posed by Donald Trump’s return to the White House and called on Biden to step aside in the best interest of the country.
House members:
4. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker in Congress to call on Biden to withdraw from the race, citing sagging poll numbers and a disappointing debate performance.
5. Raul Grijalva of Arizona stressed the importance of Biden’s responsibility in ensuring that Democrats maintain a competitive edge in the upcoming election.
6. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts urged Biden to follow in the footsteps of George Washington and make way for new leaders to challenge Trump.
7. Mike Quigley of Illinois acknowledged Biden’s contributions but emphasized that stepping down would prevent a potential catastrophe and allow a fresh face to lead the party.
8. Angie Craig of Minnesota expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to effectively campaign against Trump and called on him respectfully to step aside.
9. Adam Smith of Washington advocated for Biden to end his candidacy for a second term and release his delegates to allow for an alternative candidate to be chosen.
10. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey emphasized the importance of putting the country’s future first and called on Biden not to run for re-election.
11. Pat Ryan of New York acknowledged Biden’s patriotism but emphasized the need for a new candidate to defeat Trump.
These are just a few of the many Democratic voices calling for a change in leadership within the party. As the pressure on President Biden intensifies, the Democratic National Convention draws near, signaling a critical moment for Democrats to come together and make a decisive choice for the future.
