Democratic lawmakers held a crisis call Sunday afternoon to discuss the viability of President Joe Biden as their nominee in 2024 amid growing concerns about their own political future in November.
On the call, at least five other Democratic lawmakers reportedly called on Biden, 81, to step aside.
And most agreed that Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, should be the nominee.
Judiciary ranking member Jerry Nadler and House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mark Takano are among those who have said they want Biden to end his bid for the White House.
Reps. Don Beyer, Adam Smith and Joseph Morelle, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, also said Biden is doomed.
Democratic lawmakers held a crisis call Sunday afternoon to discuss President Joe Biden’s viability as their 2024 nominee amid growing concerns about their own political future in November.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries scheduled the call with caucus members as they prepare to return to Washington, D.C. on Monday after a break for the July 4 holiday.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries scheduled the call with caucus members as they prepare to return to Washington, D.C. on Monday after a break for the July 4 holiday.
“Things are going to get ugly on Monday when Congress reconvenes,” one House Democrat said in a recent report.
They added: “People are afraid of their own races, but they are also worried about the country and democracy.”
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is also organizing a group of Democratic senators to discuss Biden’s future and is pushing to meet Monday night.
Judiciary ranking member Jerry Nadler and House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mark Takano are among those who have said they want Biden to end his bid for the White House.
This comes after reports that Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) began organizing a group of Senate Democrats to discuss Biden’s future.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said in an interview Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press: “I think his performance on the debate stage raised questions among the American people about whether the president has the stamina to defeat Donald Trump. And this is an existential race.”
“He should be sweeping Donald Trump. Joe Biden is up against a criminal. It shouldn’t even be a close race. And there’s only one reason it’s so close: the president’s age,” the California Democrat added.
Democratic lawmakers are increasingly concerned about their November elections and calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race are likely to grow this week.
“And what I would recommend to the president is that he seek the opinion of people he trusts. Obviously he has spoken with his family about this… but he should seek out people with a certain distance and objectivity.
‘You should look for pollsters who are not your own pollsters.’
“Take a moment to make the most informed decision. And if the decision is made lightly, then run and beat that son of a bitch.”