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Said Biden should step aside

Brittany Pettersen

Representative, Colorado

With deep appreciation and love, @joebiden please pass the torch. July 12

Hillary Scholten

Representative, Michigan

It has become clear over the last several weeks that a change needs to be made. July 11

Previous statement

We have heard concerns from people who saw the president on Thursday night. I felt concerned and raised those concerns. July 1

Greg Stanton

Representative, Arizona

For our countrys sake, it is time for the president to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders. July 11

Scott Peters

Representative, California

Today I ask President Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign. The stakes are high, and we are on a losing course. July 11

Previous statement

The question just now is, is this a candidate who can win the election? Because as much as I love Joe Biden, in those swing states, hes having a hard time. July 3

Eric Sorensen

Representative, Illinois

In 2020, Joe Biden ran for President with the purpose of putting country over party. Today, I am asking him to do that again. July 11

Brad Schneider

Representative, Illinois

I fear if he fails to make the right choice, our democracy will hang in the balance. July 11

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Representative, Washington

Americans deserve to feel their president is fit enough to do the job. The crisis of confidence in the Presidents leadership needs to come to an end. July 11

Previous statement

We all saw what we saw. You cant undo that. July 2*

Jim Himes

Representative, Connecticut

We must put forth the strongest candidate possible to confront the threat posed by Trumps promised MAGA authoritarianism. I no longer believe that is Joe Biden. July 11

Ed Case

Representative, Hawaii

This is solely about the future, about the presidents ability to continue in the most difficult job in the world for another four-year term. July 11

Peter Welch

Senator, Vermont

For the good of the country, Im calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race. July 10

Previous statement

I really do criticize the campaign for a dismissive attitude towards people who are raising questions for discussion. July 1

Pat Ryan

Representative, New York

For the good of our country, for my two young kids, Im asking Joe Biden to step aside in the upcoming election and deliver on the promise to be a bridge to a new generation of leaders. July 10

Earl Blumenauer

Representative, Oregon

While this is a decision for the president and the first lady, I hope they will come to the conclusion that I and others have: President Biden should not be the Democratic presidential nominee. July 10

Antonio Delgado

Lieutenant Governor, New York

He can add to his legacy, showing his strength and grace, by ending his campaign and making room for a new leader. July 10

Mikie Sherrill

Representative, New Jersey

And because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he wont run for reelection and will help lead us through a process toward a new nominee. July 9

Adam Smith

Representative, Washington

I think its become clear that hes not the best person to carry the Democratic message. July 8

Angie Craig

Representative, Minnesota

I do not believe that the President can effectively campaign and win against Donald Trump. July 6

Lloyd Doggett

Representative, Texas

The need for him to step aside is more urgent tonight than when I first called for it on Tuesday. July 5

Mike Quigley

Representative, Illinois

I would say: Mr. President, your legacy is set. We owe you the greatest debt of gratitude. The only thing that you can do now to cement that for all time and prevent utter catastrophe is to step down and let someone else do this. July 5

Previous statement

It has to be his decision. We have to be honest with ourselves. It wasnt just a horrible night. July 2

Seth Moulton

Representative, Massachusetts

President Biden has done enormous service to our country, but now is the time for him to follow in one of our founding father, George Washingtons footsteps and step aside to let new leaders rise up and run against Donald Trump. July 4

Previous statement

I deeply respect President Biden and all the great things he has done for America, but I have grave concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump. July 3

Ral M. Grijalva

Representative, Arizona

What he needs to do is shoulder the responsibility for keeping that seat and part of that responsibility is to get out of this race. July 3

Marianne Williamson

2024 Democratic presidential candidate

The time is now for another Democratic candidate to take his place on the November ballot. July 2

Julin Castro

Former Housing and Urban Development secretary

Another Democrat would have a better shot at beating Trump. July 2

Tim Ryan

Former Representative, Ohio

After deep reflection over these past few days, I strongly believe that our best path forward is Kamala Harris. July 1

Tom Harkin

Former Senator, Iowa

I think the president should step aside and let the convention pick a new candidate. June 30*

R.T. Rybak

Former D.N.C. vice chair

It is absolutely not too late to pick a new candidate. June 30

Expressed concern

Jeff Merkley

Senator, Oregon

I think you should ask Joe Biden if he can win. July 11,answering the question of whether he thinks the president can prevail in November.

Ritchie Torres

Representative, New York

The President did not just have one bad debate. The reality we saw with our own lying eyes is evidence of a deeper challenge. July 11

Gerald E. Connolly

Representative, Virginia

Polling data is not encouraging right now, and I hope the White House takes that into account as well. July 11

Previous statement

I dont think we know that yet. July 5,answering the question of whether Biden still gives his party the best chance to win in November.

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