California Rep. Adam Schiff Calls for President Biden to Step Aside
California Democratic Representative Adam Schiff has publicly called for President Joe Biden to step aside from his bid for re-election, citing concerns about the President’s ability to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Schiff, who is currently running for the Senate in California, made this call in a statement obtained by NPR, which was first reported by The LA Times.
Adam Schiff Statement
In the statement, Schiff praised Biden’s lifetime of service, noting that he has been one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history. However, Schiff expressed serious concerns about the President’s ability to defeat Trump in November, stating that a second Trump presidency would undermine the foundation of American democracy.
The Biden campaign responded to Schiff’s call by pointing to the President’s ongoing campaign events, including a recent appearance in Las Vegas with members of the Congressional Black and Hispanic caucuses. Biden has repeatedly stated that he will not drop out of the race and believes he is the best person to lead the party through the election.
Schiff emphasized that the decision to step aside is entirely up to Biden and that he will support the party’s nominee, whoever it may be. His statement comes amid a fresh push from skittish Democrats for Biden to step aside, which had briefly subsided following the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
However, the clear enthusiasm and confidence of Republicans on display at the Republican National Convention, combined with new polls showing slipping support for Biden, have fueled Democrats’ fears.
In recent days, Biden acknowledged the doubts within his party, referencing former President Harry Truman’s quote about finding a friend in Washington. The Democratic National Committee is preparing to officially make Biden the party’s nominee in a virtual roll call vote, which could happen weeks before the party’s convention begins on August 19 in Chicago.
Schiff’s statement marks the highest-profile call for Biden to step aside. The move underscores the growing concerns within the Democratic Party about the President’s ability to win the election and the potential consequences of a second Trump presidency. As the election approaches, the debate over Biden’s candidacy will continue to shape the political landscape.
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