U.S. Representative Angie Craig, a Minnesota Democrat, has joined a growing chorus of House Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. In an interview with the Star Tribune, Craig stated that “It’s time for a new generation of leadership” and that she believes Biden should “pass the torch” to a younger candidate. Craig’s comments follow similar statements from several other House Democrats, including Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX). These lawmakers have all expressed concerns about Biden’s age and ability to serve a second term. Biden, who is 80 years old, has not yet announced whether he will seek re-election in 2024. However, he has repeatedly stated that he intends to run. The calls for Biden to drop out of the race come as the president faces declining approval ratings. A recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that only 37% of Americans approve of Biden’s job performance. It remains to be seen whether Biden will heed the calls of these House Democrats and drop out of the 2024 presidential race. However, their comments suggest that there is growing unease within the Democratic Party about Biden’s candidacy.Pressure Mounts on Biden to Step Aside as Democratic NomineePressure Mounts on Biden to Step Aside as Democratic Nominee EAGAN, Minnesota – Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota has joined a growing chorus of House Democrats calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his recent debate performance and what she deems a “lack of a forceful response.” “This is not a decision I have made lightly, but there is too much at stake to risk a second Donald Trump presidency,” Craig said in a statement on Saturday. “That is why I respectfully ask President Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee for a second term as president and allow a new generation of leaders to step forward.” Political science professor David Schultz of Hamline University expressed both surprise and unsurprise at Craig’s announcement. He notes that Craig represents a crucial district where moderate Democrats fear Biden’s presence on the ticket could hinder their reelection chances. Craig, who represents Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, is one of five House Democrats who have urged Biden to withdraw from the race. Other lawmakers who have made similar calls include Reps. Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Raul Grijalva, Seth Moulton, and Mike Quigley. In her statement, Craig expressed “great respect” for the president but stated that after witnessing the debate and Biden’s subsequent handling of it, she does not believe he can effectively campaign against Donald Trump. Despite calls for his withdrawal, Biden has vowed to remain in the race, despite recent surveys showing him significantly trailing Trump nationally and in battleground states. Schultz believes that the pressure on Biden to resign will continue to intensify, and it would be in the best interests of the Democratic Party for him to act sooner rather than later. “If he continues to resist, it’s going to cause more chaos and more division in the party,” Schultz said. Biden recently met with a group of Democratic governors to address concerns about his debate performance. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz subsequently expressed support for Biden’s candidacy. Biden also made a campaign stop in Wisconsin, reiterating his refusal to step down. In an interview with ABC News, he insisted that the debate was a “bad episode” caused by a cold and maintained that only God could convince him to concede defeat to Trump. Following the debate, the “Sabato Crystal Ball” election forecaster revised Minnesota’s status from “likely Democratic” to “leaning Democratic,” indicating that the state is more competitive than it was in 2020.U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) has become the latest House Democrat to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. In a statement released on Monday, Craig said that she believes it is time for a “generational change” in leadership and that Biden should step aside to allow a younger candidate to take the reins. “I have always been a strong supporter of President Biden, but I believe that it is time for a generational change in leadership,” Craig said. “I am confident that there are other qualified Democrats who can lead our country forward and build on the progress we have made under President Biden’s leadership.” Craig is the first House Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the race, but her sentiments are echoed by a growing number of Democrats who believe that the party needs to move on from Biden. A recent poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that only 38% of Democrats want Biden to run for re-election in 2024. The poll also found that 58% of Democrats believe that the party needs to find a younger candidate to lead the party. Biden has not yet announced whether he will run for re-election in 2024, but he is widely expected to do so. If he does run, he will face a crowded field of Democratic challengers, including Vice President Kamala Harris, former Vice President Joe Lieberman, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).