Texas Democratic congressman is first to call for Biden to withdraw as party's nominee

NEWS WIRES

2 July 2024 at 3:10 pm·1-min read

Texas Democratic congressman is first to call for Biden to withdraw as party's nominee

Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday became the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Biden's shaky performance during the debate with Trump has shaken Democratic support to its foundations, with members of the party at all levels entertaining the possibility that he can no longer be the nominee.

A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party's nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing to “effectively defend his many accomplishments.”

Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas said in a statement Tuesday that Biden should “make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw.”

“My decision to make these strong reservations public is not done lightly nor does it in any way diminish my respect for all that President Biden has achieved,” Doggett said. “Recognizing that, unlike Trump, President Biden’s first commitment has always been to our country, not himself, I am hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw. I respectfully call on him to do so.”

“When people ask that question, it’s legitimate -- of both candidates,” Pelosi said.

(AP)

The Independent
Stephen King appears to call for Joe Biden to step down from election race: ‘Draw your own conclusions’
‘Carrie’ author has been a vocal supporter of the Democratic Party
The Guardian
Who could replace Joe Biden as Democratic nominee? Here are six possibilities
After his catastrophic debate against Trump and reports that some Democrats are calling for Biden to step aside, here’s who could run against Trump instead
CNN
How would Democrats replace Biden?
If Joe Biden stepped aside, the Democratic convention could become a free-for-all of would-be candidates for president.
BBC
Can Biden be replaced as nominee? Not so easy
A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.
Associated Press
Here's how Harris could take over Biden's campaign cash if he drops out and she runs for president
Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden's staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last week's debate, but she's also emerged as a potential option to lead the party herself if Biden opted not to continue his campaign. Since their campaign account was registered with the Federal Election Commission in the name of both candidates, Harris could use those funds for her own presidential effort if Biden were to drop out, according to Kenneth Gross, senior political law counsel at Akin Gump and former associate general counsel for the Federal Election Commission. Can donors get refunds?
HuffPost
The Economist Burns Joe Biden With Brutal Cover Showing A Walker
The magazine slammed the president’s debate performance, calling him “incapable.”
Associated Press Videos
At regular briefing, White House gets direct question about Biden's cognitive state
At Tuesday's daily White House briefing, a reporter asked the press secretary a direct question about President Biden's cognitive state, in the aftermath of last week's debate performance.
The Hill
Van Jones says Democrats are discussing ‘how’ to replace Biden, ‘not whether’
Former Obama administration official Van Jones said Wednesday that Democrats, behind closed doors, are discussing “how” to replace President Biden at the top of the ticket, “not whether.” The CNN commentator said the Democrats who defend Biden on TV have “completely different” conversations in private, amid growing concern in the party about Biden’s standing as…
Evening Standard
What is the US Supreme Court and how does it work? Joe Biden says Trump immunity is 'dangerous' for America
The justices find that a president has immunity for ‘official acts’ but is not immune for ‘unofficial acts’ — and refer the matter back to a trial judge
People
Diddy Is Reportedly Trying to Sell His L.A. Mansion That Was Raided by Federal Agents for $70 Million
Homeland Security Investigations previously confirmed to PEOPLE that its teams had searched the rapper-producer's properties in Los Angeles and Miami
Zacks
Hottest ETFs of 1H 2024
We take a look at the best performing ETF areas of the first half
France 24
French film director Benoît Jacquot placed under formal investigation for rape
French film director Benoit Jacquot has been placed under formal investigation for the rape of actors Isild Le Besco and Julia Roy in a significant #MeToo case that has rocked French cinema. An examining magistrate on Wednesday placed prominent arthouse film director Benoit Jacquot under formal investigation for rape, the Paris prosecutor's office said, in a high-profile case in France's #MeToo movement.Jacquot, 77, has been placed under formal investigation for the rape of actors Julia Roy, now
Variety
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Eyes Record-Breaking $165 Million Debut at the Box Office
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is primed to tear into the summer box office. The Disney and Marvel sequel, which unites Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth with Hugh Jackman’s grumpy mutant, is on track to open to between $160 million to $165 million when it releases in three weeks. Of course, those numbers come with some …
AFP News
Sinner, Alcaraz move on at Wimbledon as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return
Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence.Four-time major winner Osaka, playing on Centre Court for the first time since 2019, went down 6-4, 6-1 to America's Emma Navarro in just 59 minutes.
The Telegraph
The world must prepare for President Michelle Obama
The 2024 US Presidential race intensifies. Speculation abounds over potential replacements for President Joe Biden amid increasing pressure from his party and the media to step aside after a jaw-dropping, catastrophic debate against Donald Trump last week. Among the names circulating, a game-changer is emerging: Michelle Obama. Could this be America’s worst nightmare?
HuffPost
New Poll Finds 1 Democrat Absolutely Trouncing Trump
Just one problem: This person doesn't seem interested in running, should the opportunity arise.
The Telegraph
Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race
Joe Biden has for the first time said that he is considering ending his presidential campaign, according to reports.
CNN
9 out of 10 voters say there are important differences between Biden and Trump. Here’s what they see as the biggest ones
If there’s one thing that American voters overwhelmingly agree on, it’s that this year’s presidential election presents a stark choice. In the latest CNN poll by SSRS, 91% of registered voters say they see important differences between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, dwarfing even the 77% of voters who said last fall that there were significant divides between the Democratic and Republican parties. Even among the so-called “double haters” – those with unfavorable views of
The Daily Beast
Trump Caught on Video Claiming ‘Broken-Down’ Biden Has Quit: ‘It’s Kamala’
Donald Trump delivered a brutal assessment of Joe Biden’s performance against him in last week’s presidential debate, calling the president a “broken-down pile of crap” teetering on the verge of “quitting the race” in a video provided by a source to The Daily Beast.“He just quit, you know—he’s quitting the race,” Trump says, sitting in a golf cart. “I got him out of the—and that means we have Kamala.”Later in the clip, he fawns over Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling him “a fierce man, very t
AFP News
Philippines says US mid-range missile system to be pulled out
A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country, a Philippine Army spokesman said Thursday.The US Army said in April it had deployed the Mid-Range Capability missile system which can fire the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in the northern Philippines.

Latest stories