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Paula Ramon with Danny Kemp in Washington

Leading Democrat Piles Pressure On Biden To Quit Race

US President Joe Biden leaves the podium after speaking during the 115th National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Convention in in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024. (Credit: AFP)

Joe Biden faced fresh turmoil Wednesday as a heavyweight Democrat urged him to abandon his reelection bid and a backlash grew over plans for a virtual nomination before the party conference.

California Representative Adam Schiff urged Biden to "pass the torch", becoming one of the highest profile Democrats to do so and the first since the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.

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