Senator Martin Heinrich Becomes Third Senate Democrat to Call on Biden to Withdraw from Race

Jul 19, 2024, 03:39 PM

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Heinrich, who is facing a potentially competitive reelection contest, believes it is in the best interests of the country for Biden to step aside. Heinrich's statement makes him the third Senate Democrat to call for Biden to step down, joining Senators Jon Tester and Peter Welch. Heinrich emphasized the need to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election, suggesting a change in the Democratic ticket is necessary to achieve this goal.