Fifth Congressional Democrat Publicly Calls for Biden to Step Down

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President Biden's determination to stay in the 2024 presidential race has sparked controversy within his own party, as another elected Democrat, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), called for him to step down. On Saturday morning, Craig, who faces a tough reelection battle, urged Biden to drop out, stating, "There is only a small window left to make sure we have a candidate best equipped to make the case and win."

 

Craig's plea came in the wake of Biden's performance at a recent debate in Atlanta. She said, "Given what I saw and heard from the President during last week’s debate in Atlanta, coupled with the lack of a forceful response from the President himself following that debate, I do not believe that the President can effectively campaign and win against Donald Trump."

 

Adding to the pressure, former Vermont governor Peter Shumlin, who had endorsed Biden early in the 2020 primary, echoed similar sentiments. "With him, we lose. With the courage to pass the torch, we win," Shumlin stated in an interview on Saturday, emphasizing the necessity for Biden to step aside for the party's greater good.

 

These calls reflect the ongoing tension within the Democratic Party as it grapples with Biden's candidacy. While Biden remains resolute, supported firmly by his family, including First Lady Jill Biden and his son Hunter, numerous Democrats in competitive races are growing anxious. Craig is now the fifth congressional Democrat to publicly call for Biden to step down, and another 13 members of Congress and governors have expressed concerns about his candidacy, according to a Washington Post tally.

 

Biden's campaign has been scrambling to manage the fallout. His aides spent Saturday explaining why they had provided questions for a radio host to ask him during an interview earlier in the week. They also arranged two campaign events in Pennsylvania for Sunday. Additionally, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) scheduled a call with top House Democrats, and Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), a key Biden ally, canceled a scheduled appearance on CBS’s "Face the Nation."

 

The week ahead is expected to be fraught with tension as congressional Democrats return to Washington. There is growing speculation about whether private conversations concerning Biden's viability as the nominee will become more public. Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) emphasized the need for Biden to meet with House and Senate Democrats upon their return. "It’s going to be tough to win this election unless he’s got the full support of the electeds," Bera said on Fox News.

 

Shumlin, a three-term governor and former chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, despite his high regard for Biden's presidency, has been dismayed by recent developments. He noted, "Joe ran because of what a threat he knew Donald Trump was to our democracy. The way that he beats him for a second time is to accept his aging, to accept the changes that are happening — which will happen to all of us — and pass the torch to new leaders." Shumlin was particularly influenced by Biden's debate performance, which he saw as a clear indication of the toll of the presidency and aging.

 

Biden’s efforts to quell concerns about his candidacy included a battleground-state rally and a prime-time television interview. His defiant stance, however, may push more lawmakers to voice their doubts publicly. In the interview, Biden dismissed polls showing him losing to Trump or his low approval rating, insisting, "All the pollsters I talk to tell me it’s a toss-up" and "That’s not what our polls show."

 

When asked about the potential of Trump winning if he stayed in the race, Biden replied, "I’ll feel as long as I gave it my all and I did the goodest job as I know I can do, that’s what this is about." Yet, controversy arose when it was revealed that the questions posed during a recent radio interview were pre-approved by Biden’s aides. The radio host, Andrea Lawful-Sanders, confirmed, "The questions were sent to me for approval. I approved of them," adding that she chose questions she felt were most pertinent to her audience.

 

This practice was defended by Biden’s campaign spokeswoman, Lauren Hitt, who explained, "It’s not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer." Moving forward, however, the campaign indicated it would cease offering suggested questions.

 

Biden spent much of Saturday at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, but attended a biweekly campaign meeting and later attended Catholic mass, accompanied by his sister Val. Despite the turmoil, Biden remains resolute, as evidenced by his comment that only "the Lord Almighty" could convince him to drop out of the race.

 

Biden's schedule includes two campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg on Sunday, as well as participation in a NATO summit and a solo news conference later in the week. Jeffries’s call with top Democrats aims to address the growing concerns within the party. Vice President Kamala Harris, speaking at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, emphasized the stakes of the election, focusing on the dangers of a potential Trump presidency.

 

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) strongly defended Biden, dismissing critics and asserting, "I don’t care what anybody says — it ain’t going to be no other Democratic candidate. It’s going to be Biden." Biden's allies, including Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), remain supportive, with Coons lauding Biden's accomplishments and Fetterman urging Democrats to "get a spine."

 

Nonetheless, some, like Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), believe Biden needs to do more to reassure voters. Sherman called for a longer, live interview focusing on Biden’s future plans. While Sherman acknowledges Biden’s capability for another term, he emphasizes the need for a more thorough vetting process.

 

Credit: Washington Post 2024-07-08

 

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[Cryingdick]

He had to cancel a fundraiser because of lack of donors. At this point he is basically done. I dint think they can risk leaving him in for the NATO  summit.

[Tug]

Hey at least the dems can criticize Biden without having their careers ruined and in the case of Liz Cheney threatened with execution hummm?personally I think it’s time to put the onus back on the felon you know putins best asset the coup attempter the chairty embezzler + lots more………..just saying…….

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

He had to cancel a fundraiser because of lack of donors. At this point he is basically done. I dint think they can risk leaving him in for the NATO  summit.

It'd be hilarious if they sent Harris instead- not really, it'd be awful.

 

I'm lovin' it now that the Dems are in turmoil after pretending that Biden was up for another 4 years. IMO a self inflicted injury.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) strongly defended Biden, dismissing critics and asserting, "I don’t care what anybody says — it ain’t going to be no other Democratic candidate. It’s going to be Biden." Biden's allies, including Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), remain supportive, with Coons lauding Biden's accomplishments and Fetterman urging Democrats to "get a spine."

Is that what describes "willfully blind"?

The only reason I can think of for it is that they want Harris to take over soon after the election.

[spidermike007]

Keep up the momentum. And don't allow Harris to run. She is dreadful and she is widely disliked. They need to find a new candidate. Shapiro, Moore, Whitmer, or Booker, someone like that. Biden is not up for another four years.

 

Trump must be stopped, or locked up. 

[Cryingdick]

9 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Keep up the momentum. And don't allow Harris to run. She is dreadful and she is widely disliked. They need to find a new candidate. Shapiro, Moore, Whitmer, or Booker, someone like that. Biden is not up for another four years.

 

Trump must be stopped, or locked up. 

 

Keep up the momentum? Really? lol you realize the momentum for Joe is in a strong down trend right? His money is beginning to dry up. But, okay yeah, like, by all means, keep it going. 

 

 

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Keep up the momentum. And don't allow Harris to run. She is dreadful and she is widely disliked. They need to find a new candidate. Shapiro, Moore, Whitmer, or Booker, someone like that. Biden is not up for another four years.

 

Trump must be stopped, or locked up. 

No. A new candidate is not possible:

All donated money is fixed to Biden or, if he resigned, to Harris.

(And without any cents in your pocket you can't start a new run with a new candidate)

But as I said, the money is either dedicated to Biden or Harris. 🙏

[JonnyF]

Harris is VP, so he can't quit. 

 

The woman is a disaster. 

[Rimmer]

A troll post has been removed

[Cryingdick]

54 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

No. A new candidate is not possible:

All donated money is fixed to Biden or, if he resigned, to Harris.

(And without any cents in your pocket you can't start a new run with a new candidate)

But as I said, the money is either dedicated to Biden or Harris. 🙏

 

Look t at what you responded to. The poster lists somebody like Michael Moore as a possibility. That would not even be close. The problem for the dems is, it isn't just the fact that Joe is a foaming at the mouth retard. The problem is that he still polls the best by far and it doesn't look good.

[Thingamabob]

19 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

 

Look t at what you responded to. The poster lists somebody like Michael Moore as a possibility. That would not even be close. The problem for the dems is, it isn't just the fact that Joe is a foaming at the mouth retard. The problem is that he still polls the best by far and it doesn't look good.

What polls ?

[john donson]

who really cares...we don't live there, do we ?

[jcmj]

Bye Bye Joe

[Cryingdick]

9 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

What polls ?

All of them.

[The Theory]

And who will be the replacement ? Democrats have nobody who can win. 

46 minutes ago, john donson said:

who really cares...we don't live there, do we ?

I think Joe thought the same when he hesitated to sent vaccine for Americans to Thailand, but donating vaccine for free to other countries. 

[newbee2022]

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Keep up the momentum. And don't allow Harris to run. She is dreadful and she is widely disliked. They need to find a new candidate. Shapiro, Moore, Whitmer, or Booker, someone like that. Biden is not up for another four years.

 

Trump must be stopped, or locked up. 

No. A new candidate is not possible:

All donated money is fixed to Biden or, if he resigned, to Harris.

(And without any cents in your pocket you can't start a new run with a new candidate)

But as I said, the money is either dedicated to Biden or Harris. 🙏

[JonnyF]

Just now, newbee2022 said:

No. A new candidate is not possible:

All donated money is fixed to Biden or, if he resigned, to Harris.

(And without any cents in your pocket you can't start a new run with a new candidate)

But as I said, the money is either dedicated to Biden or Harris. 🙏

 

Indeed.

 

The "Democrats" have gone the wrong way up a one way street. 

[novacova]

51 minutes ago, john donson said:

who really cares...we don't live there, do we ?

What happens there has an effect on what happens here and elsewhere 

[novacova]

6 minutes ago, The Theory said:

 

And who will be the replacement ? Democrats have nobody who can win

 

KH, they’re stuck with her, quite the little jamb they have got themselves in.

[thesetat2013]

1 hour ago, The Theory said:

And who will be the replacement ? Democrats have nobody who can win. 

I think Joe thought the same when he hesitated to sent vaccine for Americans to Thailand, but donating vaccine for free to other countries. 

Hey.. be nice... Joe did donate vaccines to Thailand. They just did nothing to help the Americans living here. It was Thailand who offered some vaccines for free to any foreigners at one point. Nothing from the US was mandated by the government to do so. Unlike China and other countries who demanded their free vaccines be first given to their respective citizens in the country. 

[JonnyF]

4 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

Hey.. be nice... Joe did donate vaccines to Thailand. They just did nothing to help the Americans living here. It was Thailand who offered some vaccines for free to any foreigners at one point. Nothing from the US was mandated by the government to do so. Unlike China and other countries who demanded their free vaccines be first given to their respective citizens in the country. 

 

That's the trouble with left wing governments. They don't give a toss about their own citizens. 

[Tug]

Strange 7 of the posters on this thread are not American citizens but foreigners who seem to bear ill will towards my country humm……..influencers comes to mind personally I find the results of the Biden administration far superior to what happened under trump there is a top notch team in place we would be fine under another Biden administration.its time to quit jaw jacking about Biden and get back in the fight

[Eric Loh]

Now that Project 2025 has revealed Trump's authoritarian ambition, Biden or Harris can win the election. Trump not going to win any new voters or state at play with this 2025 millstone around his neck. 

[Jingthing]

8 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Now that Project 2025 has revealed Trump's authoritarian ambition, Biden or Harris can win the election. Trump not going to win any new voters or state at play with this 2025 millstone around his neck. 

Harris has a better chance than Biden. Whitmer would be better as she'd sweep the Midwest. But I think Biden's chances are complete toast. People aren't nearly as logical about issues as you seem to think 

[Will B Good]

He has to go, sadly.

 

He must do whatever is necessary to prevent Mr Trump returning to the Presidency along with the almost unlimited power the SCOTUS has bestowed upon him.

[cncltd1973]

Dems should look for a candidate in the business sector, as their legislators aren't exactly electable

[Eric Loh]

46 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Harris has a better chance than Biden. Whitmer would be better as she'd sweep the Midwest. But I think Biden's chances are complete toast. People aren't nearly as logical about issues as you seem to think 

Harris will be the logical replacement. She inherit the treasure trove campaign funds, popular with the blacks and women and can win over the young and progressives with her strong Gaza early call for ceasefire.The others are qualified replacements with respective strong points but lack in terms of national recognition. I do have a soft spot for Joe and he stand for decency against a morally corrupt highly flawed man. IMO Joe done a remarkable job in his 3+ years for the economy and it’s always the economy that is the deciding factor in any election. 

[Jingthing]

18 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Harris will be the logical replacement. She inherit the treasure trove campaign funds, popular with the blacks and women and can win over the young and progressives with her strong Gaza early call for ceasefire.The others are qualified replacements with respective strong points but lack in terms of national recognition. I do have a soft spot for Joe and he stand for decency against a morally corrupt highly flawed man. IMO Joe done a remarkable job in his 3+ years for the economy and it’s always the economy that is the deciding factor in any election. 

I share your admiration for Joe Biden and his first term.

But for the good of the country now it's time for him to accept reality.

Of course Harris is the most logical replacement but personally I think Whitmer has a real chance of landsliding maga that Harris doesn't.

[LosLobo]

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

No. A new candidate is not possible:

Not impossible.

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