Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race
LA Times“I’m concerned about the president’s health and well-being. Sen. Joe Manchin III, a Democrat turned independent, urged President Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” the West Virginia lawmaker told CNN’s ”State of the Union.” Nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress have said it’s time for Biden to leave the race. I really am,” Manchin said on ABC’s “This Week.” But as the president remains isolated at his beach house in Delaware after being diagnosed with COVID-19, he has said he is ready to return to campaigning this week and counter the “dark vision” laid out by Trump. Also being able to dedicate his time to enforcing, reinforcing Ukraine’s ability to defend and win their freedom, and then be able to show the rest of the world the orderly transfer of power from the superpower of the world.” He also said, “I truly believe the Democratic Party needs an open process” in picking a new nominee.