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Biden hits campaign trail as some Democrats talk of replacing him

As President Joe Biden fights to show doubters he can beat former President Donald Trump, some Democrats are uneasy about the party’s plan to formally nominate him as the candidate in the coming days.
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VIDEO: Biden hits campaign trail as some Democrats talk of replacing him
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Top Democrats call for delay in nomination of Joe Biden

Both Sen. Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies pushed the party to delay Joe Biden's nomination.
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VIDEO: Top Democrats call for delay in nomination of Joe Biden
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Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of race

"While the choice to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden's alone, I believe it is time for him to pass the torch,” Schiff said Wednesday in a statement released by his office.
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VIDEO: Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of race
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These are the Democrats who have called for Joe Biden to step aside

Several congressional Democrats have expressed concern about Biden's viability as a presidential candidate.
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Sen. Peter Welch speaks to reporters amid calls for President Biden to end his campaign, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2024.
July 17, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Democrats brace for amped-up debate over Biden after RNC: ANALYSIS

Democrats are bracing for revived debates over Joe Biden's chances in November after the GOP convention ends at the end of the week.
July 17, 2024 at 11:39 AM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 16, 2024 at 11:54 PM

Some House Dems push to delay early Biden nomination vote

In a letter obtained by ABC News, a group of House Democrats are criticizing a plan to hold a virtual roll call to formally nominate President Biden in the coming days.
July 16, 2024 at 11:54 PM
VIDEO: Some House Dems push to delay early Biden nomination vote
July 16, 2024 at 10:10 AM

DNC announces $15 million investment in swing-state parties

The Democratic National Committee announced a $15 million investment in swing-state parties Monday as look to beef up their campaign infrastructure in key battlegrounds.
July 16, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison speaks to a crowd during the South Carolina Democratic Party First in the Nation Celebration and dinner at the state fairgrounds on Jan. 27, 2024 in Columbia, S.C.
July 13, 2024 at 9:49 PM

DNC announces 2024 platform draft outlining Biden agenda, contrast with Trump

The platform outlines priorities for Democrats to "finish the job" under the Biden-Harris administration, but also distinctly emphasizes differences with Donald Trump.
July 13, 2024 at 9:49 PM
In this May 24, 2024, file photo, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison speaks during a trip across eastern North Carolina to engage with rural and Black voters, at NC Coordinated Campaign, in Smithfield, North Carolina.
July 12, 2024 at 11:44 PM

Democrats continue to call for Biden to exit race

Joe Biden is trying to stop the chorus of calls from Democrats to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. ABC News' Mary Alice Parks weighs in on what Biden can do to reverse waning support.
July 12, 2024 at 11:44 PM
VIDEO: Democrats continue to call for Biden to exit race
July 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Donors to hold $90 million in pledges if Biden remains on ticket: New York Times

Some major Democratic donors told the largest pro-Biden super PAC that roughly $90 million in pledged donations will remain on hold if Joe Biden maintains his candidacy.
July 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Donors to hold $90 million in pledges if Biden remains on ticket: New York Times
July 12, 2024 at 1:09 AM

Biden's solo, unscripted news conference a pivotal moment in debate rebound effort

All eyes will be on President Joe Biden when he holds his first solo news conference of the year on Thursday.
July 12, 2024 at 1:09 AM
U.S. President Joe Biden attends a campaign event at Sherman Middle School, in Madison, Wis., July 5, 2024.
July 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Sen. John Fetterman stands with Biden amid calls for him to step aside

The Pennsylvania senator joins "The View" to defend his support for President Joe Biden’s candidacy in 2024: "I do believe Joe Biden is the one guy, the right guy, and that's going to be my guy."
July 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Sen. John Fetterman stands with Biden amid calls for him to step aside
July 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Democratic Senate candidates see fundraising boom even as Biden campaign loses donors

At least six Democratic Senate candidates have seen massive fundraising hauls in the second quarter of this year, which includes the time after the presidential debate.
July 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM
In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Senate candidate Jacky Rosen introduces former Vice President Joe Biden as he campaigns for Nevada Democratic candidates during a rally in Las Vegas.
July 11, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Joe Biden has a plan to bounce back. Many Democrats aren't buying it: ANALYSIS

Joe Biden's plan to bounce back from his disastrous debate involves a more aggressive campaign. Democrats don't think it's working.
July 11, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Democratic presidential candidate U.S. President Joe Biden listens, as Republican presidential candidate and Donald Trump speaks, during their debate in Atlanta, Georgia, June 27, 2024.
July 10, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Pelosi says time running short for Biden to decide, but he's said he's staying in

Nancy Pelosi declined to directly answer when asked if Joe Biden had her support as he seeks reelection amid debate between Democrats on his viability as a candidate.
July 10, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Former U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks to members of the press on Capitol Hill March 12, 2024 in Washington, DC.
July 10, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Democrats divided on Biden’s candidacy

President Joe Biden is feeling pressure from some in his own party to withdraw. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., joins the show to share his thoughts.
July 10, 2024 at 10:31 PM
VIDEO: Democrats divided on Biden’s candidacy
July 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Actor George Clooney urges Democrats to name new nominee

Prominent Democratic donor George Clooney is calling on the president to step aside, as some Democrats approach a full-blown panic over President Biden's re-election campaign.
July 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM
VIDEO: Actor George Clooney urges Democrats to name new nominee
July 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM

What the Democrats doubting Biden have in common

At first, there may not seem to be a pattern in who is calling on Biden to step down and who's supporting him. But a closer look reveals there are some similarities.
July 10, 2024 at 7:13 PM
President Joe Biden listens as Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during their debate in Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2024.
July 10, 2024 at 5:42 AM

Democratic lawmakers hold closed-door meeting

Democratic lawmakers deliberated on whether to continue supporting President Biden as their party's nominee or to urge him to withdraw from the race. Many expect Biden to remain the nominee.
July 10, 2024 at 5:42 AM
VIDEO: Democratic lawmakers hold closed-door meeting
July 10, 2024 at 1:54 AM

Marianne Williamson blasts top Democrats amid concerns over Biden's age

On ABC News Live Tuesday, Marianne Williamson spoke about what’s at risk for standing behind Joe Biden in 2024.
July 10, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Marianne Williamson appears on ABC News Live with Kyra Phillips.
July 9, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Democrats describe 'rough' and somber private meeting on Biden’s candidacy

Democrats met for a consequential day of closed-door meetings on President Biden's viability as a 2024 candidate and party's path going forward.
July 9, 2024 at 8:53 PM
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media following the Supreme Court's ruling on charges against former President Donald Trump that he sought to subvert the 2020 election, at the White House July 1, 2024 in Washington, DC.
July 9, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Biden braces for high-stakes NATO summit amid political crisis

The three-day summit with leaders of NATO's member countries begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
July 9, 2024 at 7:02 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a barbeque for active-duty military families in honor of the Fourth of July on the South Lawn of the White House, July 4, 2024.
July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Democrats' debate over Biden in stark contrast to GOP message discipline on Trump

After Joe Biden's disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president's chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder.
July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
President of the United States Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump participate in the first Presidential Debate at CNN Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States June 27, 2024.
July 9, 2024 at 12:12 PM

'Great confidence': Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Biden has her full support

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared on Tuesday on ABC News' "Good Morning America."
July 9, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer appears on "Good Morning America," on July 9, 2024.
July 9, 2024 at 8:44 AM

Biden defiant as calls to step aside continue

In a lengthy letter to Democrats, President Joe Biden said it is time for the party to come together so they can have the best chance at beating Donald Trump.
July 9, 2024 at 8:44 AM
VIDEO:  Biden defiant as calls to step aside continue
July 8, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Senior House Dems tell Jeffries they're privately calling for Biden to step aside

At least four senior House Democrats told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday that they are calling on President Joe Biden to step down.
July 8, 2024 at 12:19 AM
U.S. President Joe Biden greets supporters and volunteers during a campaign stop at a Biden-Harris campaign office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on July 7, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
July 7, 2024 at 8:38 PM

At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading a parade of Black Democrats who warn that the threat of another Donald Trump presidency is the most important calculation ahead of November
July 7, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, listens as Essence CEO Caroline Wanga speaks during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (Matthew Perschall/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
July 7, 2024 at 2:07 PM

Sen. Mark Warner organizing meeting with Democratic senators regarding Biden

ABC News’ Rick Klein reports on the latest Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to drop from the 2024 presidential election just days after his interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos.
July 7, 2024 at 2:07 PM
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Warner organizing meeting with Democratic senators regarding Biden
July 7, 2024 at 1:46 PM

Calls from Democrats for Biden to drop out increase

President Joe Biden is increasingly under pressure as more Democrats publicly call for him to abandon his reelection campaign.
July 7, 2024 at 1:46 PM
VIDEO: Calls from Democrats for Biden to drop out increase
July 7, 2024 at 2:03 AM

Vice President Harris takes the stage at Essence Festival, only mentions Biden once

Vice President Harris takes the stage at Essence Festival, only mentions President Joe Biden once.
July 7, 2024 at 2:03 AM
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 06: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Global Black Economic Forum during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 6, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Harris was at the event to participate in a conversation with Essence Magazine President and CEO Caroline A. Wanga. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)
July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Democrats call for 'action' against Supreme Court after Trump immunity ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity for official acts has renewed calls for impeachment or "aggressive oversight" against members of the court.
July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2022. (Seated from left) Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito and Associate Justice Elena Kagan, (Standing behind from left) Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
July 6, 2024 at 1:41 AM

As Biden visits Wisconsin, Democratic voters want to evaluate him for themselves

Wisconsin Democratic voters said what they hoped to hear from President Joe Biden at a rally in Madison on Friday.
July 6, 2024 at 1:41 AM
President Joe Biden at a campaign rally at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis., on July 5, 2024.
July 5, 2024 at 2:49 PM

Concerns among Democrats in Congress about Biden's future

Democrats on Capitol Hill are raising concerns about President Joe Biden's campaign following his shaky debate performance and worries about their own chances of reelection.
July 5, 2024 at 2:49 PM
VIDEO: Concerns among Democrats in Congress about Biden's future
July 5, 2024 at 9:20 AM

Democrats in 'painful' waiting game in party's post-debate reckoning

Democrats are bracing for a painful waiting game these next few weeks as the party continues to reconcile with its future after Joe Biden's devastating debate last week.
July 5, 2024 at 9:20 AM
President Joe Biden attends the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM

Democrats pressure Biden to answer questions after he falters in 1st debate

President Joe Biden has yet to officially address the flurry of disquiet within the Democratic Party regarding his viability and strength as the party's candidate.
July 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 2, 2024 at 11:44 PM

Democrats voice growing concern about Biden's campaign in wake of the debate

As some Democrats call on Biden to drop out of the race, the President will sit down for his first post-debate interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos on Friday in Wisconsin.
July 2, 2024 at 11:44 PM
VIDEO: Democrats voice growing concern about Biden's campaign in wake of the debate
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM

How could Democrats replace President Joe Biden as the party's nominee?

Unless President Joe Biden removes himself from the 2024 presidential race, it's essentially impossible for any other candidate to earn the Democratic nomination.
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Democrat candidate President Joe Biden speaks during a presidential debate with Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, in Atlanta, on June 27, 2024.
July 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Biden team tries to smooth concerns after shaky debate performance

Sources tell ABC News President Joe Biden’s family is actively encouraging him to stay in the race.
July 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM
VIDEO: Biden team tries to smooth concerns after shaky debate performance
July 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM

More Democrats question Biden’s chances

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear are both expressing their concerns after Biden’s performance at last week’s presidential debate. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports.
July 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM
VIDEO:  More Democrats question Biden’s chances
June 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Democrats concerned following Biden’s shaky debate performance

ABC News’ Jon Karl reports on calls from the Democratic party to replace President Joe Biden on the ticket as his campaign works on damage control following his shaky debate performance.
June 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Democrats concerned following Biden’s shaky debate performance
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate

Some Democrats are calling for a new candidate after President Joe Biden’s performance during the first debate between himself and former President Donald Trump.
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM
VIDEO: Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM

At the Capitol, Democrats’ anguish over Biden's debate performance on full display

House Democrats spent their Friday morning huddling on the floor in hushed, anguished conversations about President Joe Biden's debate performance.
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM
President Joe Biden walks off stage during a break in a presidential debate with former President Donald Trump hosted by CNN, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Do debates still matter? Impact wanes amid polarization, viral competition: Experts

What used to be an important ritual in the presidential election cycle has lost some of its power, according to experts, as many voters have already made their decision.
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
In this Oct. 21, 2020, file photo, the stage for the final presidential debate of the US 2020 presidential elections is being tested for light and sound at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.
June 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM

5 things to watch for in the 1st 2024 general election debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in-person Thursday for the first of two presidential debates this year.
June 28, 2024 at 1:19 AM
This combination of pictures shows former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden during the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., on October 22, 2020.
June 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM

How much is Jamaal Bowman's loss a warning for progressives?

Progressives undeniably suffered their most significant defeat of the 2024 election cycle Tuesday when Rep. Jamaal Bowman, N.Y., lost his district's Democratic primary.
June 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Congressman Jamaal Bowman concedes during his Primary Election Night Watch Party in Yonkers, New York, June 25, 2024.
June 26, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Rep. Jamaal Bowman defeated in NY congressional primary

ABC News contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade breaks down Rep. Jamaal Bowman's loss in New York's District 16 Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
June 26, 2024 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Rep. Jamaal Bowman defeated in NY congressional primary
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM

Biden-Trump is the rematch many voters don't want. Could the debate change minds?

When former President Trump and President Biden debate later this week, they will be looking to appeal to voters – but many said are not looking forward to the rematch.
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
In this Oct. 22, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump, Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and moderator, NBC News anchor, Kristen Welker (C) participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.
June 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM

NY primary race between Jamaal Bowman, George Latimer marks schism in Dem Party

Ad spending in the race has, as of Monday, clocked in at an eye-popping $23 million total, according to filings compiled by OpenSecrets.
June 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Representative Jamaal Bowman speaks to the crowd while he campaigns in the Bronx borough of New York City, June 22, 2024.
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Democrats expected to drive ban on bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling

ABC News' Jay O'Brien discusses the latest push to ban the devices.
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VIDEO: Democrats expected to drive ban on bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling
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John Fetterman set for return to Senate following treatment for depression

John Fetterman is expected to return to the Senate the week of April 17, more than a month after checking into an inpatient facility with depression
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Sen. John Fetterman leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023.