Several Democratic members of Congress have publicly called on President Joe Biden to step aside in the presidential race, citing concerns about his chances of reelection. The lawmakers who have urged Biden to withdraw from the race include Rep. Sean Casten from Illinois, Rep. Jared Huffman from California, Rep. Marc Veasey from Texas, Rep. Mark Pocan from Wisconsin, Rep. Chuy Garcia from Illinois, Sen. Martin Heinrich from New Mexico, Rep. Greg Landsman from Ohio, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren from California.
Casten, in an article in the Chicago Tribune, called for Biden to 'pass the torch to a new generation,' while Heinrich stated that withdrawing from the campaign would solidify Biden's legacy as one of the nation's greatest leaders.
In a joint statement, Huffman, Pocan, Garcia, and Veasey expressed concerns about public perceptions of Biden's age and fitness, stating that these concerns are jeopardizing what should be a winning campaign.
Landsman emphasized the need for new leadership, stating that the country and voters are ready for a change. Lofgren warned of the dangers of another Donald Trump presidency in a letter.
These calls for Biden to step aside come at a critical juncture in the presidential race, with Democratic lawmakers voicing their apprehensions about Biden's ability to secure reelection. The public statements from these members of Congress highlight the internal divisions within the Democratic Party and the challenges facing Biden's campaign as he seeks a second term in office.
