A spokesperson for California Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman has confirmed that he will not be sending a formal letter calling on the party to delay nominating President Joe Biden. This decision comes in response to the Democratic National Committee's plan to hold a virtual roll call in August.
Earlier this week, Huffman had drafted a letter to House Democrats urging them to delay Biden's nomination until delegates could gather at the convention. However, with the DNC's announcement regarding the virtual roll call, Huffman has decided not to proceed with his original plan.
The spokesperson expressed satisfaction with the pressure that members had exerted on the DNC to reconsider holding the virtual roll call by the end of July. This successful push has influenced Huffman's decision not to pursue delaying Biden's nomination further.
Despite these developments, the DNC has indicated that it will continue to move swiftly with the nomination process. This accelerated timeline may leave little room for members who are still undecided about supporting Biden or rallying around an alternative candidate.
