“What he needs to do is shoulder the responsibility for keeping that seat — and part of that responsibility is to get out of this race.”“It is absolutely not too late to pick a new candidate.”“The time is now for another Democratic candidate to take his place on the November ballot.”“I think the president should step aside and let the convention pick a new candidate.”“After deep reflection over these past few days, I strongly believe that our best path forward is Kamala Harris.”“Another Democrat would have a better shot at beating Trump.”“I had hoped that the debate would provide some momentum to change that.
It did not.”Said Biden should step asideExpressed concern“We’re having a serious conversation about what to do.” Jamie Raskin Representative, Maryland –“I think it is a legitimate question to say is this an episode or is this a condition?” Nancy Pelosi Representative, California –“We have strong people, not just the top of the ticket, but around the ticket, who can be strong surrogates.” Jake Auchincloss Representative, Massachusetts –“We have heard concerns from people who saw the president on Thursday night.
I felt concerned and raised those concerns.” Hillary Scholten Representative, Michigan –“I really do criticize the campaign for a dismissive attitude towards people who are raising questions for discussion.” Peter Welch Senator, Vermont –“Like a lot of people, I was pretty horrified.” Sheldon Whitehouse Senator, Rhode Island –“It has to be his decision.
We have to be honest with ourselves.
It wasn’t just a horrible night.” Mike Quigley Representative, Illinois –“President Biden has got to go out there, and in a sustained basis, show he has the stamina and can do the job.” Debbie Dingell Representative, Michigan –“We all saw what we saw.
Persons:
”, Kamala Harris, ” “, ” Said Biden, “, Jamie Raskin, ” Nancy Pelosi, Jake Auchincloss, ” Hillary Scholten, ” Peter Welch, ” Sheldon Whitehouse, ” Mike Quigley, Biden, Debbie Dingell, ” Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Washington, Trump, ” Jared Golden, ” Greg Landsman, ” Don Davis, ” Ann McLane, Katie Porter
Organizations:
Democratic, Trump, Jamie Raskin Representative, Maryland, ” Nancy Pelosi Representative, ” Hillary Scholten Representative, Michigan, Rhode, ” Mike Quigley Representative, Illinois, ” Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Representative, ” Don Davis Representative, North, ” Ann McLane Kuster, New
Locations:
California, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Ohio, North Carolina, New Hampshire