A former longtime Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, has once again called for President Biden to step aside and end his 2024 bid for a second term in the White House. Ryan emphasized the need to 'rip the band-aid off' due to the high stakes involved.
Pointing to Vice President Kamala Harris, Ryan argued that she has significantly grown into her role and would be a strong contender against Trump in debates. He believes Harris can highlight key issues, energize the party's base, attract young voters, and bring about generational change.
In an opinion piece for Newsweek, Ryan expressed his love for America, the Democratic Party, and Joe Biden, whom he endorsed in 2020. He firmly stated that the Democratic nominee for 2024 should be Kamala Harris.
President Biden, at 81 years old, faces challenges in his bid for re-election, especially after his performance in a recent debate with former President Trump. Concerns were raised over his delivery and responses, leading to calls for him to step aside as the party's 2024 standard-bearer.
During the 2020 Democratic presidential primary debates, Ryan, known for his outreach to blue-collar workers, engaged with Biden on a few occasions. Despite endorsing Biden after dropping out of the race in 2019, Ryan now advocates for Harris to lead the party in the upcoming election.
