Rep. Adam B. Schiff, a prominent Democrat in Congress and favorite in his U.S. Senate bid, has called on President Biden to drop out of the White House race due to concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump in November. Schiff’s announcement came amidst a growing call for Biden to exit the race, fueled by worries about his age and mental fitness following a disastrous debate performance last month. Despite acknowledging Biden’s lifetime of service and accomplishments, Schiff emphasized the need to prioritize defeating Trump in the upcoming election.
Schiff’s decision to publicly ask Biden to withdraw from the campaign has added to the pressure on the President, who has dismissed calls to step aside and remains committed to running for reelection. The announcement also revealed divisions within the Democratic Party, with a majority of Democrats now believing Biden should withdraw according to an Associated Press poll. Schiff’s stance could encourage other lawmakers with private concerns about Biden’s candidacy to voice their doubts publicly, further complicating the Democratic nomination process.
As Schiff continues his Senate bid against retired Dodgers All-Star Steve Garvey, his call for Biden to step aside underscores the growing urgency within the Democratic Party to find a candidate who can effectively challenge Trump in the upcoming election. With polls indicating potential advantages for alternative candidates in a matchup against Trump, the pressure on Biden to reconsider his candidacy is likely to intensify in the coming weeks, potentially leading to a reshuffle of the Democratic ticket and a new chapter in the race for the White House.