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More members of the Democratic Party asking President Biden to step down: Complete list
Growing discontent with the aging president’s intransigence has led to members of his own party calling for him to go before the August convention.
A growing number of Democratic Party members are calling on President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. This list includes several prominent lawmakers and influential figures within the party.
Here are the names of those who have publicly urged Biden to reconsider his candidacy:
Senators
- Sen. Joe Manchin (WV)
- Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH)
- Sen. Peter Welch (VT)
- Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM)
Representatives
- Rep. Mark Takano (CA)
- Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM)
- Rep. Morgan McGarvey (KT)
- Rep. Betty McCollum (MN)
- Rep. Kathy Castor (FL)
- Rep. Zo Lofgren (CA)
- Rep. Greg Landsman (OH)
- Rep. Jared Huffman (CA)
- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX)
- Rep. Chuy Garcia (IL)
- Rep. Mark Pocan (WI)
- Sen. Jon Tester (MT)
- Rep. Jamie Raskin (ML)
- Rep. Adam Schiff (CA)
- Rep. Mike Levin (CA)
- Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO)
- Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL)
- Rep. Scott Peters (CA)
- Rep. Jim Himes (CT)
- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA)
- Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ)
- Rep. Ed Case (HI)
- Rep. Brad Schneider (IL)
- Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI)
- Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR)
- Rep. Pat Ryan (NY)
- Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ)
- Rep. Adam Smith (WA)
- Rep. Angie Craig (MN)
- Rep. Mike Quigley (IL)
- Rep. Seth Moulton (MS)
- Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ)
- Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX)
Aside from those who have made public statements, it has been reported that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have all spoken to Biden to persuade him to step down.
Reasons they are calling on Biden to step down
Many Democrats were alarmed by Biden’s performance in the most recent debate, which they felt was lackluster and raised doubts about his ability to effectively campaign against a formidable Republican opponent like Trump. Some fear that his signs of age could be a liability in a high-stakes election.
Influential donors and business figures have expressed their concerns, with some threatening to withhold financial support if Biden remains the nominee.
Several Democrats have emphasised the need for a younger, more dynamic candidate who can energise the base and present a strong challenge to Trump. Figures like Adam Schiff have called for Biden to “pass the torch” to the next generation of Democratic leaders.