Author: Summer Concepcion

Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia, who recently left the Democratic Party but continues to caucus with them, has added his voice to the growing calls for President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race. Following Biden’s lackluster performance in June, Manchin initially believed the president needed time to evaluate his position but now sees a consensus forming among his colleagues and the donor class for Biden to make an exit. Manchin believes that Biden stepping down would give him the opportunity to address pressing issues and demonstrate an orderly transfer of power to a new generation. He…

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., shared his thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris potentially replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s nominee. Schiff believes Harris could “overwhelmingly” defeat former President Donald Trump and would make a “phenomenal president.” However, Schiff emphasized that it is ultimately up to Biden to decide on the future of his presidential campaign. Schiff highlighted concerns about Biden’s debate performance and age impacting his electability against Trump. He suggested Biden should make a decision based on discussions with objective individuals, emphasizing the need for the president to demonstrate his ability to beat Trump. Regarding calls for…