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Several House Democrats Call for Biden to Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race - Reports

© AP Photo / Susan WalshVice President Joe Biden listens during a ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, where President Barack Obama presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Vice President Joe Biden listens during a ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, where President Barack Obama presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom - Sputnik International, 1920, 08.07.2024
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several House Democrats told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that US President Joe Biden should drop out of the 2024 presidential race, CNN reported, citing sources.
The report noted that in a conversation with Jeffries, House Democrats expressed deep concern about the possible damage to Democrats if Biden continues to participate in the presidential race. In their opinion, it could prevent Democrats from securing a majority in the House of Representatives in the next elections, the report said on Sunday.
At the same time, Jeffries did not express his point of view regarding Biden's participation in the elections, the report read.
A supporter of US President Joe Biden holds a sign that read Pass the torch Joe during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2024.  - Sputnik International, 1920, 07.07.2024
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Democratic Party ‘Clans Clash’ in Wake of Biden’s Debate Performance
In addition, the number of lawmakers who support Biden's withdrawal from the presidential campaign exceeds those who support his further participation, the broadcaster reported, adding that US Vice President Kamala Harris is more often mentioned as Biden's replacement.
Biden appeared confused and incoherent throughout his first debate with Republican frontrunner Donald Trump last Thursday, reinforcing rather than refuting ongoing concerns about his cognitive abilities at age 81. His poor performance has led some Democratic politicians, donors, and other supporters to call for his removal as candidate.

The US presidential election is slated for November. The main contenders expected on the ballot are Biden and Trump, who have both won enough delegates' votes to be their respective Democratic and Republican parties' presumptive nominees. Trump and Biden are set to debate again on September 10.

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