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Key Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin Urges Biden to Reconsider Re-Election Campaign in July 6 Letter

Jul 18, 2024, 08:49 PM

Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, a key Democrat and member of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, has urged President Joe Biden to reconsider his re-election campaign. In a four-page letter sent on July 6, Raskin praised Biden's accomplishments but suggested that stepping aside could be a strategic move to strengthen the Democratic Party's chances against former President Donald Trump. Raskin likened Biden to an aging baseball pitcher, emphasizing that there is no shame in stepping down when one's arm is tired. The letter, which was obtained by The New York Times, also quoted Biden's own words to support the argument for reconsideration.