Democratic Revolt: 17 House Leaders Urge Biden to Step Aside

The Democratic Party is experiencing unprecedented internal dissent as a growing number of House members call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race. Here’s a rundown of the key figures leading this charge and their reasons:

1. Lloyd Doggett (Texas)

• Date: July 2
• Reason: Advocated for a "new generation of leaders" after Biden's poor debate performance against Trump on June 27. “Too much is at stake to risk a Trump victory.”

2. Raúl Grijalva (Arizona)

• Date: July 3
• Reason: Emphasized the need to "put up a fight" against Trump, urging Biden to step down to safeguard the seat.

3. Seth Moulton (Massachusetts)

• Date: July 3
• Reason: Raised concerns about Biden's chances against Trump, later urging Biden to allow new leaders to rise.

4. Mike Quigley (Illinois)

• Date: July 5
• Reason: Cited Biden's ABC interview, calling for him to step down to prevent a potential catastrophe.

5. Angie Craig (Minnesota)

• Date: July 6
• Reason: Despite respecting Biden, doubted his ability to beat Trump and called for a candidate better equipped to win.

6. Adam Smith (Washington)

• Date: July 8
• Reason: Criticized Biden's messaging abilities and expressed frustration with the White House’s approach.

7. Mikie Sherrill (New Jersey)

• Date: July 9
• Reason: Called for Biden to declare he won't run for re-election to allow a new nominee to emerge.

8. Pat Ryan (New York)

• Date: July 10
• Reason: Highlighted the stakes of the election and urged Biden to step aside for the sake of the country and future generations.

9. Earl Blumenauer (Oregon)

• Date: July 11
• Reason: Praised Biden's achievements but urged him to not run to maintain the party’s strength.

10. Ed Case (Hawaii)

• Date: July 11
• Reason: Believed Biden continuing his candidacy is not the best way forward for the country.

11. Brad Schneider (Illinois)

• Date: July 11
• Reason: Urged Biden to "heroically pass the torch" to new leadership to safeguard democracy.

12. Greg Stanton (Arizona)

• Date: July 11
• Reason: As an early supporter, called for Biden to step aside to allow a younger generation to lead.

13. Hillary Scholten (Michigan)

• Date: July 11
• Reason: Praised Biden's service but urged him to step down to protect democracy.

14. Jim Himes (Connecticut)

• Date: Post-NATO Summit
• Reason: Praised Biden's legacy but urged him not to risk it by continuing his campaign against Trump.

15. Scott Peters (California)

• Date: Post-NATO Summit
• Reason: Cited high stakes and a losing course, urging Biden to prioritize the country and step aside.

16. Eric Sorensen (Illinois)

• Date: Post-NATO Summit
• Reason: Called for Biden to put the country over party once more and step aside to ensure strong leadership against Trump.

17. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington)

• Reason: Joined the growing chorus calling for Biden to step down, echoing concerns about his competitiveness and ability to lead against Trump.