In a letter to Democrats in both chambers, Biden struck a defiant tone, even as he acknowledged "good faith fears and worries about what is at stake in this election."
"The question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now," Biden wrote. "And it's time for it to end."
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Biden argued that Democratic voters spoke "clearly and decisively" during this year's presidential primary, noting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out to become an independent while Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota "attacked me for being too old" but "was soundly defeated."
Much of the letter reiterated Biden's record as president while highlighting the threat Democrats see from Donald Trump and "MAGA Republicans."
Here's the full letter Biden sent on Monday morning:
Several news outlets reported that several high-ranking House Democrats — including Reps. Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California, Adam Smith of Washington, and Joe Morelle of New York — said during a private call with colleagues on Sunday that Biden should step aside.
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