Rep. Mike Levin, First Local House Democrat, Calls on Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race

Jul 12, 2024, 06:10 PM

Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) has publicly called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Levin, who is running in a close re-election race, emphasized the need for new leadership, stating, 'It is time to move forward. With a new leader. Together.' Levin's call makes him the 19th congressional Democrat to urge Biden to step aside. He expressed deep respect for Biden's decades of public service but believes it is time to 'pass the torch.' Levin is the first local House Democrat to make this call.