First sitting Democrat calls for Biden to sit out 2024 race after debate disaster
SUMMARY
Texas Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett has become the first sitting Democrat to publicly call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Doggett said that Biden should follow the example of past leaders who made the "painful decision to withdraw," pointing to President Lyndon Johnson. Despite acknowledging Biden's achievements, Doggett suggested that Biden's commitment to the country should lead him to step aside, allowing new leadership to emerge through an open democratic process. This call comes amidst increasing scrutiny following Biden's contentious debate performance against Donald Trump.
