Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon has added his voice to the growing chorus of House Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 campaign. Blumenauer's statement marks him as the ninth House Democrat to make such a request, citing concerns about the future of democracy.
In his statement, Blumenauer emphasized the importance of considering whether President Biden should continue his candidacy for re-election. He framed the issue as not just about extending Biden's presidency but also about safeguarding democracy. Blumenauer expressed his hope that the President and the First Lady would seriously consider the calls for Biden to not seek the Democratic presidential nomination.
