A group of Democratic lawmakers has drafted a letter asking the Democratic National Committee to halt plans to hold a virtual roll call vote before the party’s convention, calling it a “terrible idea” that would sap party morale.
The letter was drafted on behalf of a group of members – some of whom want President Biden to step aside from the ticket, some who want him to stay on, and others who have not taken a position yet. NPR obtained copies of the letter from two different Democratic sources. The letter is currently circulating among lawmakers, and has not yet been sent to the DNC.
“Members across the political spectrum of the caucus are involved in this effort,” one Democrat involved with the discussions told NPR.
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