U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate, has called for President Joe Biden to end his re-election bid, citing concerns about his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November. The push for Biden to withdraw gained momentum after a poor debate performance and continues to grow, with even his political opponents calling for his resignation. Some argue that a lack of enthusiasm for Biden could impact down-ballot races and potentially jeopardize control of the U.S. House.
While some Democrats are staying quiet on the issue to avoid alienating Biden loyal donors, others believe that distancing from Biden won’t change voters’ minds in the current polarized political climate. Political consultants point out that voters are often firmly set in their preferences, comparing them to either vegetarians or carnivores who won’t easily change their eating habits.
Meanwhile, in other election news, supporters of Proposition 33, a rent control measure, have ramped up their campaign with radio ads featuring labor leader Dolores Huerta. The California Labor Federation has endorsed Prop. 32, which would raise the state minimum wage, but the level of financial support for the campaign is still undecided. Additionally, a ballot measure, Prop. 4, aiming to borrow $10 billion for climate action programs, has majority support among likely voters, according to a recent poll.
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