The Dam Breaks: Texas Congressman Is First Sitting Democrat To Publicly Call for Biden To Drop Out

The public call for withdrawal comes after President Biden’s disastrous debate performance that has sparked fears within the Democratic party.

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Lloyd Doggett, a Democratic congressman from Texas. AP/Lauren Victoria Burke

A veteran Democrat from Texas, Congressman Lloyd Doggett, is the first sitting Democratic congressman to publicly call on President Biden to withdraw from the race after his disastrous debate performance on Thursday, in what could be a pivotal moment for the party. 

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