2 senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave 2024 race in days
CBSN
Two senior House Democrats tell CBS News they believe that President Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race in three to five days, after a pressure campaign from top lawmakers in his own party, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The lawmakers did not have insight into the precise timing of such a move.
The two House members said the tide has turned, and each day of indecision from Mr. Biden would be met by more Democratic requests to step aside.
So far, 22 congressional Democrats have called on Mr. Biden to withdraw his relection bid. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana became just the second Democratic senator to call on Mr. Biden to drop out, telling the Daily Montanan that "while I appreciate his commitment to public service and our country, I believe President Biden should not seek re-election to another term."
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of "conversion therapy" on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order an overdue step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that tries to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. Over 20 other states that have passed laws prohibiting the controversial treatment.