Pressure on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the looming rematch with former President Donald Trump intensified on Saturday.
A trickle of sitting Democrats calling on the president to bow out of the contest after a dismal debate performance last month could turn into a flood after Rep. Angie Craig (D‑MN) said it was time for Biden to step aside. Craig is the first Democrat in a relatively competitive state to make the demand of the president.
“As an elected leader, I feel a responsibility to be honest about what I believe, even when it’s hard to hear,” Craig said. “President Biden is a good man & I appreciate his lifetime of service. But I believe he should s …