Rep. Adam B. Schiff, a candidate for U.S. Senate, called Wednesday for President Biden to end his reelection bid. Rep. Adam B. Schiff has called on President Biden to drop out of the White House race, becoming the most prominent Democrat in Congress to do so. The stakes are just too high.”AdvertisementBefore his announcement, the Washington Post had tallied 22 other Democrats in Congress asking Biden to drop out. Schiff’s decision also came the day an Associated Press poll showed that nearly two-thirds of Democrats believe Biden should withdraw. Harris has many backers if Biden withdraws, including Rep. James E. Clyburn, an influential South Carolina Democrat with deep ties to Biden.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 17, 2024 19:08 UTC