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Eighth House Democrat Rep. Pat Ryan Calls on Biden to Step Aside in 2024 Race

Jul 10, 2024, 05:13 PM

Rep. Pat Ryan, a Democrat from New York representing a swing district, has publicly called on President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. Ryan, who is considered a vulnerable House Democrat, becomes the eighth lawmaker in the lower chamber to urge the incumbent to withdraw. He stated that for the good of the country and his two young children, Biden should not be the candidate this fall. Ryan's call comes amid increasing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden's viability as the nominee.