U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-3) is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the campaign for president.
In a statement released Thursday the Democrat from Grand Rapids wrote, “for the good of our democracy, I believe it is time for him to step aside from the presidential race and allow a new leader to step up.”
President Biden has served his country well, but for the sake of our democracy, he must pass the torch to a new candidate for the 2024 election. pic.twitter.com/derEO1kl3f
— Hillary Scholten (@HillaryScholten) July 11, 2024
Scholten noted his “incredible legacy” then said “Joe Biden has been that leader for so long; but this is not about the past; it’s about the future. It’s time to pass the torch.”
She went on to say, “With the challenges facing our country in 2025 and beyond, it is essential that we have the strongest possible candidate leading the top of the ticket — not just to win, but to govern.”
Scholten ended by writing the choice is Biden’s; she will respect his decision if he chooses to remain in the race and vote for him.
Scholten was elected in 2022 to represent Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District and is running for re-election this year.
