Call for President Joe Biden to Withdraw from the November Election
Since a debate in June with former President Trump, various members of California’s congressional delegation have been advocating for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the upcoming November election. Despite having key allies in the state, such as Governor Gavin Newsom, several California Democrats in swing districts and close allies of Nancy Pelosi have expressed concerns about a potential landslide election defeat dragging down House and Senate Democrats.
Timeline of Calls for Withdrawal
June 27
President Joe Biden faced challenges during a debate with former President Donald Trump.
July 7
Rep. Mark Takano and four senior Riverside lawmakers suggested on a leadership call that Biden should withdraw.
July 10
Former House Speaker Pelosi hinted on an MSNBC program that Biden should reconsider running, citing the urgency of the decision.
July 11
Rep. Scott Peters of Santiago publicly called for Biden to withdraw, citing high stakes and a potential path to failure.
July 12
Rep. Mike Levin from San Juan Capistrano expressed the belief that it was time for Biden to pass the torch.
July 13
Rep. Adam Schiff and other Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate warned donors about potential defeat if Biden remains in the race, expressing doubt about his chances of success.
July 16
Rep. Jared Huffman urged the Democratic National Committee to reconsider a plan to expedite the nomination process, potentially sealing Biden’s position before the party’s convention.
July 17
Rep. Adam Schiff publicly declared that Biden should withdraw, emphasizing the need to pass the torch to ensure victory over Trump in the upcoming election.
July 18
Rep. Jim Costa from Fresno echoed calls for Biden to step down, emphasizing the importance of presenting a strong Democratic team to the American people.
July 19
Rep. Zoe Lofgren from San Jose wrote a letter urging Biden to withdraw, expressing doubts about the positive outcome for the country if he were to continue as the Democratic nominee.
With growing pressure from within his party, President Biden faces a critical decision regarding his candidacy in the November election, as Democrats evaluate their chances of success and seek to present a united front to defeat Donald Trump.
