House Democrats Consider Demanding Biden Withdraw From Race (2)

July 3, 2024, 9:16 PM UTC

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are considering signing a letter demanding that President Joe Biden withdraw from the race, a senior party official said, as panic mounts that he’ll cost them control of Congress.

Biden is rapidly losing the support of Democratic lawmakers and candidates concerned the 81-year-old incumbent’s continued candidacy would lead to a Republican sweep of Washington and an unchecked Donald Trump presidency.

Democrats running for reelection in traditionally safe Democratic districts are circulating the letter, the official said, underscoring how widespread the panic is within the party.

The White House earlier Wednesday denied a New York Times ...

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