Potentially dozens of Democrats expected to call on Biden to step aside after NATO conference

SUMMARY

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are expected to issue statements calling for President Biden to exit the 2024 race within the next 48 hours, CBS News reports. This coordinated effort includes pre-written statements, according to sources. House Democratic leadership has indicated members should speak their minds, predicting a difficult few days ahead. While Congressional leaders aim to avoid publicly opposing Biden out of respect, over a dozen House Democrats and one Senate Democrat have already urged him to step down. If Biden withdraws, Vice President Kamala Harris would likely lead the ticket, necessitating a strong male running mate to support the campaign.