Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona has recently made headlines by becoming the second sitting Democrat in Congress to publicly call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. In an interview with The New York Times, Grijalva expressed his concerns and suggested that it might be time for the party to explore other options.
Grijalva stated, 'If he’s the candidate, I’m going to support him, but I think that this is an opportunity to look elsewhere. 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.'
This move by Grijalva comes after Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas also urged Biden to step down from the ticket, making them the only two elected Democrats on Capitol Hill to take such a stance.
While Grijalva's call for Biden to drop out of the race is significant, it remains to be seen how this will impact the Democratic Party and the upcoming presidential election. Biden has not responded publicly to these requests, and it is unclear if he will consider stepping aside.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Grijalva's statement adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing discussions within the Democratic Party. With the presidential race heating up, all eyes will be on how Biden and the party leadership navigate this latest development.
