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Third Senate Democrat Martin Heinrich Urges Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race

Jul 19, 2024, 03:42 PM

Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico has called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Heinrich, facing a potentially competitive reelection contest, is the third Senate Democrat to make such a request, joining Senators Jon Tester and Peter Welch. Heinrich stated that while the decision to withdraw is ultimately Biden's, he believes it is in the best interests of the country for Biden to step aside. Heinrich expressed concern that the return of Donald Trump to the White House poses an existential danger to democracy and emphasized the need for a candidate who can defeat Trump in November. Heinrich's call aligns with 24 House representatives who have also urged Biden to drop out.