Seventh House Democrat Urges President Biden to Withdraw from Reelection Race

  • 3 months ago
Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey has urged President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid, citing concerns about the potential risks of another Trump presidency. She is the seventh House Democrat publicly calling for Biden to step aside. This plea comes amid internal Democratic discussions, with lawmakers debating whether to continue supporting Biden after a troubling debate performance against Trump. While some members still back Biden, others doubt his viability as a candidate. Despite these calls, Biden remains resolute in his decision to run, focusing on consolidating support from key demographics within the party.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02Representative Mikey Sherrill of New Jersey has urged President Biden to end his re-election
00:07bid, citing concerns about the potential risks of another Trump presidency.
00:12She is the seventh House Democrat to publicly call for Biden to step aside.
00:16This plea comes amid internal Democratic discussions, with lawmakers debating whether to continue
00:20supporting Biden after a troubling debate performance against Trump.
00:25While some members still back Biden, others express doubts about his viability as a candidate.
00:30Despite these calls, Biden remains resolute in his decision to run, focusing on consolidating
00:34support from key demographics within the party.
00:37For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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