Rep. Brad Schneider Becomes 13th House Democrat to Urge Biden to Withdraw from Presidential Race

Jul 11, 2024, 06:52 PM

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) has publicly called on President Joe Biden to step aside from the presidential race, making him the 13th House Democrat to do so. In a lengthy statement, Schneider expressed his gratitude for Biden's leadership and service, but emphasized that it is time for Biden to 'heroically pass the torch to a new generation of leadership.' Schneider's call follows similar requests from other Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Mike Quigley from Chicagoland. Schneider warned that failing to step down could jeopardize the future of democracy and that Biden has a chance to secure his legacy by stepping aside.