Calls From Biden's Own Party to Withdraw From 2024 Race Accelerate

Another 25 Congressional Democrats were reportedly ready to split from the president

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President Joe Biden pauses during the presidential debate last month with Donald Trump. Calls among Democrats have been mounting for Biden to step down from his campaign since the debate. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

There are growing calls among Democrats for President Biden to step aside and let someone else run against Donald Trump.

On Tuesday, Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas and Representative Jared Golden of Maine became the first members of the party in Congress to suggest Biden drop out of the race.

Dozens more are expected to break from Biden in the coming days, according to one report.

25 House members who are moderates in swing districts have lost faith in the president according to the Daily Mail.

Another, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington State, told a Portland TV station that Biden would lose to Trump.

Biden has said he has no plans to drop out of the race. He is planning to speak with congressional leaders and Democratic governors on Wednesday according to CNN.

So far, Democratic leaders in Congress have continued to back Biden, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

There have been ongoing concerns about the 81-year-old president's health and capacity to carry out his duties. Thos concerns accellerated after what was described as a "disastrous" performance during the recent debate against Trump.

Biden had a halting delivery and some of his answers were confusing, although his performance improved as the debate went along.

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