
Democrats discuss Biden’s fitness as 7th lawmaker calls on him to quit race
Al JazeeraCorrects date to June 27 instead of January 27 in graf 15 Democratic Party lawmakers have met privately to discuss United States President Joe Biden’s crisis-stricken re-election bid as questions continue to swirl around the president’s physical and mental fitness. The closed-door talks on Tuesday highlighted ongoing divisions within the party over Biden’s electability following his disastrous debate performance last month against Republican challenger Donald Trump. Asked whether Democrats were all on the same page, Steve Cohen of Tennessee said: “We’re not even in the same book.” Hours after the talks, Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic representative from New Jersey, became the seventh elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the race. “And because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for re-election and will help lead us through a process toward a new nominee.” While stopping short of calling on Biden to step aside, Lori Trahan, a House representative for Massachusetts, also added her voice to those expressing concerns about his ability to beat Trump. “A second Trump presidency will do irreparable damage to women and to our country, and President Biden must act with urgency to restore Americans’ confidence so we win in November.” Biden, 81, has scrambled to shore up support within his party since his faltering debate performance on June 27 reignited longstanding concerns about his age and health.
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