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9mo ago

Growing Calls for Biden to Exit 2024 Race Amid Concerns Over Electability

Democratic leaders and insiders express doubts about President Biden's ability to secure a second term, urging a change in the party's candidate.

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FILE - President Joe Biden shakes hands with actor, director and producer George Clooney during the Kennedy Center honorees reception at the White House in Washington, Dec. 4, 2022. Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney is adding his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race. Clooney says in a New York Times opinion piece Wednesday that he loves Biden, but the party would lose the presidential race as well as any control in Congress with him as the nominee. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Overview

  • Multiple Democratic lawmakers and insiders believe Biden lacks a viable path to re-election.
  • Calls for Biden to step down include prominent figures like Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Hillary Scholten.
  • Concerns over Biden's cognitive abilities and debate performance have intensified the push for his withdrawal.
  • Campaign officials acknowledge internal and public polling showing Biden trailing in key battleground states.
  • Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as the most likely alternative if Biden exits the race.