Progressive and Moderate Democrats Call on Biden to Step Down and “Pass the Torch”
Progressive and moderate Democrats are joining forces in a bold move to ask President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race and “pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders.” Representatives from California, Wisconsin, Texas, and Illinois have come together to write a joint letter expressing their concerns about Biden’s age and health, and their belief that a new candidate would have a better chance of defeating Donald Trump and “saving our democracy.”
The lawmakers, including both moderates and progressives, acknowledge Biden’s accomplishments and years of public service, but they argue that the best course of action for the party and the country would be for him to step aside as the nominee. This call for Biden to not seek reelection is gaining momentum, with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Zoe Lofgren also publicly urging him to consider stepping down.
The unity among these Democrats, representing different factions within the party, highlights the seriousness of their concerns about the upcoming election and the need for a candidate who can effectively defeat Trump. As the pressure mounts on Biden to make a decision about his political future, the Democratic Party is facing a pivotal moment in its quest to reclaim the White House.
