Democratic calls mount for Biden to end campaign, but he vows to fight on

More than one in 10 congressional Democrats have now publicly called on the 81-year-old incumbent -- who is isolating at his Delaware home with a case of covid-- to drop out

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024 - 07:34

Reuters

Joe Biden vowed on Friday to continue his campaign for reelection even as eight more fellow Democrats in Congress urged him to end his floundering campaign, fearing that it could cost the party dearly in the November 5 election.

More than one in 10 congressional Democrats have now publicly called on the 81-year-old incumbent -- who is isolating at his Delaware home with a case of covid-- to drop out following a disastrous June debate against Republican Donald Trump that raised questions about Biden's ability to win or to carry out his duties for another four years.