Montana Senator Jon Tester is calling on President Biden to end his re-election campaign. The Big Sky Dem is the second Senator to call on Biden to leave the race; Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) was the first.
“Montanans have put their trust in me to do what is right, and it is a responsibility I take seriously. I have worked with President Biden when it has made Montana stronger, and I’ve never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong,” Tester said in a statement.
“And while I appreciate his commitment to public service and our country, I believe President Biden should not seek re-election to another term.”
— Senator Jon Tester (@SenatorTester) July 19, 2024
According to multiple reports, Tester informed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer before releasing his statement.
Tester faces a tough race in Montana as he attempts to secure a fourth term. Most outlets have Tester’s race as a “toss-up.”
More over at The Hill:
Yes. Just show the world who you Democrats are – and what your priorities are.
Tester becomes second Senate Democrat to call for Biden to step aside https://t.co/GGcezGIwjf
— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) July 19, 2024
