Despite President Joe Biden making it clear that he intends to remain in the presidential race after his shaky performance in last month's debate, many Democrats on Capitol Hill have publicly called for him to withdraw. The list has expanded following the debate and Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos from ABC News in July. Below is the current list of Democrats who have publicly requested Biden to step down, according to a report by ABC News:
- **Representative Jamie Raskin**: The Maryland congressman sent Biden a letter on July 6 asking him to reconsider his campaign.
- **Representative Adam Schiff**: On July 17, Schiff urged Biden to withdraw from the race and "pass the torch."
- **Representative Mike Levin**: On July 12, Levin stated that he heard from "several hundred" of his constituents who share his concerns about Biden's ability to remain in the race come November.
- **Representative Brittany Peterson**: Peterson from Colorado published a lengthy statement on "X" on July 12 urging Biden to "pass the torch" to "one of our qualified Democratic leaders so that we have the best chance to defeat Donald Trump."
- **Representative Eric Sorensen**: Sorensen from Illinois issued a statement following NATO's press conference on July 11, adding to the growing list of Democratic representatives calling for Biden to exit the race.
- **Representative Scott Peters**: The Democratic congressman from California called on Biden to step down after Biden's NATO press conference on July 11.
- **Representative Jim Himes**: Following Biden's NATO press conference, Himes from Connecticut issued a statement urging Biden to "step away from the presidential campaign."
- **Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez**: The Washington congresswoman not only called for the president to end his reelection bid but also publicly questioned his suitability for the remainder of his term in a statement released on July 11.
- **Representative Greg Stanton**: Stanton praised Biden’s achievements in a statement from July 11, but noted that "the president's most defining legacy is being a fierce advocate for American democracy."
- **Representative Ed Case**: The Hawaii congressman issued a statement on July 11 asking Biden to step down, stating that "difficult times and realities require tough decisions."
- **Representative Brad Schneider**: Schneider from Illinois called for Biden to "heroically pass the torch to a new generation of leadership" in a statement on July 11.
- **Representative Hillary Scholten**: The congresswoman from Grand Rapids, Michigan, stated on "X" on July 11 that Biden needs to end his presidential candidacy, asserting that "it is essential to have the strongest potential candidate leading the top of the ticket, not just to win but to govern."
In addition to the above list, several other Democratic representatives have also called for Biden's withdrawal, including Senator Peter Welch, Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Pat Ryan, Mickey Sherrill, Adam Smith, Angie Craig, Mike Quigley, Seth Moulton, Raúl Grijalva, and Lloyd Doggett. A report prepared by Democrats showed that "Biden is expected to lose the election by a large margin, raising concerns among party leadership and renewing public and private calls for him to withdraw," according to the Wall Street Journal.
