Should Biden End His 2024 Campaign? What Prominent Democrats Are Saying – The New York Times

Said Biden should step aside

Angie Craig

Representative, Minnesota

I do not believe that the President can effectively campaign and win against Donald Trump. July 6

Lloyd Doggett

Representative, Texas

The need for him to step aside is more urgent tonight than when I first called for it on Tuesday. July 5

Mike Quigley

Representative, Illinois

I would say: Mr. President, your legacy is set. We owe you the greatest debt of gratitude. The only thing that you can do now to cement that for all time and prevent utter catastrophe is to step down and let someone else do this. July 5

Previous statement

It has to be his decision. We have to be honest with ourselves. It wasnt just a horrible night. July 2

Seth Moulton

Representative, Massachusetts

President Biden has done enormous service to our country, but now is the time for him to follow in one of our founding father, George Washingtons footsteps and step aside to let new leaders rise up and run against Donald Trump. July 4

Previous statement

I deeply respect President Biden and all the great things he has done for America, but I have grave concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump. July 3

Ral M. Grijalva

Representative, Arizona

What he needs to do is shoulder the responsibility for keeping that seat and part of that responsibility is to get out of this race. July 3

Marianne Williamson

2024 Democratic presidential candidate

The time is now for another Democratic candidate to take his place on the November ballot. July 2

Julin Castro

Former Housing and Urban Development secretary

Another Democrat would have a better shot at beating Trump. July 2

Tim Ryan

Former Representative, Ohio

After deep reflection over these past few days, I strongly believe that our best path forward is Kamala Harris. July 1

Tom Harkin

Former Senator, Iowa

I think the president should step aside and let the convention pick a new candidate. June 30*

R.T. Rybak

Former D.N.C. vice chair

It is absolutely not too late to pick a new candidate. June 30

Expressed concern

Maura Healey

Governor, Massachusetts

Over the coming days, I urge him to listen to the American people and carefully evaluate whether he remains our best hope to defeat Donald Trump. July 5

Ro Khanna

Representative, California

I expect complete transparency from the White House about this issue and a willingness to answer many legitimate questions from the media and voters about his capabilities. July 5

Gerald E. Connolly

Representative, Virginia

I dont think we know that yet. July 5,answering the question of whether Biden still gives his party the best chance to win in November.

Chris Pappas

Representative, New Hampshire

People are disappointed with what they saw last week. And I think its up to President Biden to answer what kind of path he can be on for the future to restore confidence, or to pass the torch. July 4

Jared Huffman

Representative, California

We need a course correction. Weve got to acknowledge that this was not just one bad night. July 4

David Walters

Former governor of Oklahoma

He may be operating at 100 percent capacity. But 14 months into this 18-month campaign, the campaign is losing this argument. July 4

Katie Porter

Representative, California

This White House is going to have to be way less insular than they have been. July 3

Scott Peters

Representative, California

The question just now is, is this a candidate who can win the election? Because as much as I love Joe Biden, in those swing states, hes having a hard time. July 3

Debbie Dingell

Representative, Michigan

President Biden has got to go out there, and in a sustained basis, show he has the stamina and can do the job. July 3

Summer Lee

Representative, Pennsylvania

People are worried. And we need our strongest, our brightest, our bravest to step up and start to take the reins right now. July 3

Jake Auchincloss

Representative, Massachusetts

We have strong people, not just the top of the ticket, but around the ticket, who can be strong surrogates. July 3

Ann McLane Kuster

Representative, New Hampshire

In order to respond to our constituents concerns, we need to demonstrate that the president is fit not just for the job, but for the campaign. July 3*

Nancy Pelosi

Representative, California

I think it is a legitimate question to say is this an episode or is this a condition? July 2

Greg Landsman

Representative, Ohio

The question is can he effectively prosecute the case against Trump. July 2*

Don Davis

Representative, North Carolina

If he is going to stay in, he needs to step up. July 2

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Representative, Washington

We all saw what we saw. You cant undo that. July 2*

Jared Golden

Representative, Maine

In 2025, I believe Trump is going to be in the White House. July 2

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator, Rhode Island

Like a lot of people, I was pretty horrified. July 1*

Peter Welch

Senator, Vermont

I really do criticize the campaign for a dismissive attitude towards people who are raising questions for discussion. July 1

Hillary Scholten

Representative, Michigan

We have heard concerns from people who saw the president on Thursday night. I felt concerned and raised those concerns. July 1

Jamie Raskin

Representative, Maryland

Were having a serious conversation about what to do. June 30*

Expressed support

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