Poll finds two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw
“Our overriding consideration must be who has the best hope of saving our democracy from an authoritarian takeover by a criminal and his gang,” Doggett argued in his statement July 2.in the U.S. House and Senate to have made this call, and as more Democrats have joined in calling for Biden to step down, the Democratic National Committee haslast week that others in his party agree, but aren’t able to speak freely.
“I’m not starting a career,” Doggett said. “I’m not seeking a higher office. I’m not in an endangered seat. Many of my colleagues are, and I’ve had many of them come up to me and say, 'Thanks for expressing what I can’t say.’” Doggett hasn’t changed his mind, though, and doubled down in a statement Wednesday, July 17. “My call for President Biden to step aside remains even more urgent. Our decision must consider the reality of steadily, worsening poll numbers, not just more wishful thinking. The risk of Trump tyranny is so great that we must put forward our strongest nominee.”
In his new statement, Doggett said rushing the nomination process, “is no way to convince the many unconvinced voters in the growing number of battleground states. … Short-circuiting the normal Convention process jeopardizes the White House, Senate and House. With his gang controlling all branches of government, America is at serious risk of a totally-unleashed Trump. After accomplishing so much for our country, this should not be the legacy for which Joe Biden is remembered.
Doggett and other Democrats have not suggested a replacement for Biden, but Doggett has expressed support for something like the “blitz primary” suggested in acirculated by big Democratic donors. “I think a process that could involve town halls around the country, that could involve an open convention – would be messy, chaotic, and productive,” Doggett said last week. “What some view as chaos is really a great opportunity to refocus.
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