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Democrats in Congress are torn between backing Biden for president and sounding the alarm

Jul. 03, 2024 12:53 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance has reverberated across the Democratic Party, forcing lawmakers to grapple with a crisis that could upend the presidential election and change the course of American history. The Democratic president has signaled...

Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the race

Jul. 02, 2024 22:39 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders and Democratic governors, sit for a network TV interview and hold a press conference in the coming days, a blitz designed to push back against growing pressure for the 81-year-old...

Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him

Jul. 02, 2024 18:12 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders describes President Joe Biden's recent debate performance as “painful.” In an interview, he says he's not confident that Biden can win this fall. But the progressive senator from Vermont does not want Biden to step aside. ...

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race

Jul. 02, 2024 17:17 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party's nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing to “effectively defend his many accomplishments.” ...

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic lawmaker to call for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race

Jul. 02, 2024 12:57 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic lawmaker to call for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office

May. 09, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is facing charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. He is the third lawmaker in Congress to face a federal indictment this session. But unlike his other embattled colleagues, The Texas...