President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he’s stepping aside from running in the 2024 presidential race. In the weeks ahead of his announcement, several Democrats on Capitol Hill publicly called for him to do so.
The call for Biden to “pass the torch” began following his debate against former President Donald Trump in June and after Biden’s interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos in July.
Here is the list of Democrats who publicly asked Biden to exit the presidential race ahead of his announcement:
In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week” on July 21, Sen. Joe Manchin called for Biden to leave the presidential race and “pass the torch to a new generation.”
The West Virginia senator is an independent who caucuses with Democrats but left the party earlier this year.
“He will go down with a legacy unlike many people, as one of the finest and truly a [patriotic] American,” Manchin said. “So, with that, I come with a heavy heart to think the time has come for him to pass the torch to a new generation.”
The California congressman released a long statement on his X page on July 20 calling on Biden to “pass the torch.”
Takano contended that Harris would be the better candidate to be on the presidential ticket and defeat Trump.
“She has been an invaluable governing partner to the President and can run on their many shared achievements on behalf of the American people,” he said of the vice president.
Brown, who is in a tight election in Ohio, released a statement on July 19 callong on Biden to bow out.
The senator said he had many discussons with his constituents about the top issues in this year’s election and came to his decision.
“I agree with the many Ohioans who have reached out to me. At this critical time, our full attention must return to these important issues. I think the President should end his campaign,” he said.
