Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, a Democrat, became the second Democratic senator to call for President Joe Biden to not run for re-election. Tester, who is running for re-election in a vulnerable Senate seat for Democrats, believes it is time for a new generation to lead the country. After Tester’s announcement, Rep. Jim Costa of California also urged Biden to step aside for the good of the country. A total of 22 congressional Democrats have now called on Biden to bow out of the race. Tester’s criticism of Biden comes after previously questioning whether Biden was up to the job for another term. The Biden campaign has dismissed calls for him to step aside, with campaign officials emphasizing that Biden is not wavering and intends to stay in the race. Tester’s Republican challenger accused him of lying about Biden’s abilities, suggesting that Tester is trying to distance himself from the current administration. Despite the growing calls for Biden to step aside, the president and his campaign remain committed to running in the upcoming election. Tester’s comments reflect growing concern within the Democratic Party about Biden’s re-election prospects and the need for new leadership.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com
Jon Tester, Democratic Senator, urges Biden to withdraw from 2024 presidential competition.
